Aer Lingus announces new routes from Cork to Prague and Geneva
One-way fares to Prague and Geneva are available from €49.99.
The airline will fly twice-weekly from Cork to the Czech capital Prague operating on Thursday and Sunday from October 23 through March 26, 2026. Prague is renowned as a popular weekend and city break destination.
Meanwhile the Irish carrier will fly weekly from Cork to Geneva this winter with the service operating on Saturdays from December 20, through to March 28, 2026. The Swiss city is next to Lake Geneva and is also a gateway to top European ski resorts including Chamonix, Verbier and Zermatt.
Aer Lingus duty manager, John Clancy; customer service agent Robert O'Meara; Cork Airport general manager of operations, safety and facilities Dorothy Coffey; Aer Lingus Cork operations manager Vincent Healy; Aer Lingus customer service agent Cliona O'Leary, and Cork Airport managing director Niall MacCarthy at the announcement of the airlines new services to Prague and Geneva. Picture: David Creedon
'We're thrilled to see the addition of Prague and Geneva to the Cork Airport network, served by Aer Lingus this winter. Both are attractive destinations and will increase the breadth of choice for passengers from across the south of Ireland,' said Cork Airport head of aviation business development and communications Tara Finn.
Meanwhile Aer Lingus will also increase the frequency of its winter route to Lyon in France to a twice-weekly service. The Lyon service reconvenes in December and will operate until March 28, 2026, operating from Cork on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Aer Lingus chief customer officer Susanne Carberry said the new and extended winter routes from Cork will allow the airline to access customers seeking winter escape destinations in the Munster region. "Winter breaks or 'coolcations' are growing in popularity among Irish consumers, and we're delighted to respond to this trend by offering greater choice and convenience for seasonal travel across the continent this year," Ms Carberry said.
Aer Lingus operates over 100 routes from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock to Europe, the UK and North America. Aer Lingus will continue to fly to winter sun destinations of Malaga, Tenerife and Lanzarote, a ski service to Munich, and its four-times daily service to London Heathrow, along with Aer Lingus regional services to Bristol and Glasgow, operated by Emerald Airlines.
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