The first passengers leave tonight.

Ryanair’s new Cork to Seville service takes off at 7.50pm, bringing Leesiders within 2.5 hours flight time of one of Spain’s most captivating cities.

From the mesmerising architecture of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Seville Cathedral and the Real (Royal) Alcázar to the city’s world-renowned flamenco scene and vibrant festivals, Seville is the perfect getaway destination.

It’s also a gateway to the Andalucía region, renowned for its scenic landscapes, spectacular beaches, picturesque hill towns and excellent food.

The Cork flights will operate on Mondays and Thursdays.

“Seville is the capital of Andalucía and is a city that really leaves its mark beyond the grandeur of its monuments, the charm of areas such as Triana, or the scent of jasmine in its squares while Spanish guitar music resounds and echoes along its streets,” says Rubén López Pulido, Director at the Spanish Tourism Office in Ireland.

“With this new route, Irish people have the opportunity to not only continue enjoying the world-class gastronomy of the city and the region, but also discover new experiences in Seville with such different events such as the Latin Grammy Awards next November or the women’s Davis Cup, the Billie Jean King Cup.”

Sun seekers can now choose from ten Spanish destinations direct from Cork Airport; six to mainland Spain (Seville, Malaga, Alicante, Valencia, Girona, Reus), three to the Canary Islands (Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria), and one to the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca).