Aer Lingus just announced two lovely new routes from Cork for Summer ’26
Craving a bit of sunshine?
Cork Airport just announced the addition of two new Aer Lingus European routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela for this summer.
Commencing on May 6th and June 1st respectively, the two new routes are complemented by the extension of Aer Lingus’ route to Prague from a winter-only service to a year-round service.
The jewel of the Côte d’Azur, Nice is nestled on the French Mediterranean coastline. Visitors can stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais, the most iconic stretch of seafront in Nice, lined with palm trees and overlooking the clear, blue waters of the Baie des Anges.
A city steeped in spirituality and culture, Santiago de Compostela is best known as the final stop on the world-renowned Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
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Beyond the city’s religious significance, Santiago is home to lively tapas bars, traditional Galician cuisine including the famous tarta de Santiago (almond cake) and a unique folk music culture.
‘Christmas comes early at Cork Airport’
“Christmas has come early for us here at Cork Airport as we announce two new routes for summer 2026 with our friends at Aer Lingus.” said Head of Aviation Business Development & Communications at Cork Airport, Tara Finn.
“Nice and Santiago de Compostela are two fantastic cities, and both open up the options for visitors to explore the wider regions surrounding them – whether that is the Côte d’Azur or Galicia. Prague is an amazing Christmas market and summer destination and wonderful to see it going year-round.
“We are delighted to see Aer Lingus expanding and freshening their offering from Cork. They have a loyal customer base who will only travel Aer Lingus and insist on Cork, and these new routes will delight that loyal base and more.”
The addition of Nice and Prague today bring to six, the number of new Aer Lingus routes that have been announced within the last 12 months. As part of the Irish flag carrier’s 2026 Summer schedule, Aer Lingus will operate its popular summer sun services to Málaga, Faro, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao and Bordeaux, along with daily services to London Heathrow and Aer Lingus Regional services to Bristol and Glasgow.
Main image: Castel Plage beach bar, Nice
