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The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
20 of Europe's most beautiful islands that have direct flights from the UK – and some of the world's best beaches
WHO doesn't love an island holiday? You get the best of both worlds with bustling old towns and of course, incredible beaches. Here are 20 of the best Advertisement 8 Some of the destinations have the most beautiful beaches in the world Credit: Alamy Corfu The buildings are orange rather than the classic white and blue because of Venetian influence and the island is famous for its old town full of shops and cafes. One You can fly from Birmingham airport to Corfu (CFU) in three hours 10 minutes with easyJet one-way flights start at £23.99 (on October 20, 2025). Advertisement Read More on European Breaks Corsica The island has over 200 beaches and is known for having chic shops, cafés and restaurants. The island is also a great place to hop on a boat tour. There's one that stops off to enjoy a Corsican wine tasting hosted by a sommelier and a local wine-grower while watching the sunset. You can fly from London Gatwick airport to Corsica (BIA) in two hours 14 minutes with easyJet one-way flights start at £39.89 (on September 23, 2025). Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays Exclusive Exclusive Crete It has ancient ruins, but also incredible beaches, including one of the best in the world. The TUI guide to Crete from best beaches to passport rules 8 Elafonisi Beach is known for it's rare pink sand Credit: Alamy Advertisement One You can fly from London Gatwick airport to Crete (HER) in three hours 55 minutes with easyJet one-way flights start at £38.99 (on November 2, 2025). Fuerteventura For a summer feeling on sandy beaches head to Highlights on the island include Corralejo and the Jandía peninsula, and the Advertisement You can fly from London Stansted airport to Fuerteventura (FUE) in four hours 20 minutes with Ryanair one-way flights start at £21.00 (on November 26, 2025). 8 The Canary Islands are popular and only hours away from the UK Credit: Alamy Gran Canaria There's lots to do on the island of From exploring the Advertisement The island also has busy nightlife too with busy bars and nightclubs. You can fly from Ibiza Ibiza is a popular Mediterranean island when it comes to but beaches, but especially the nightlift. Dubbed the party island, it has recently Advertisement You can fly from Kefalonia It's never actually reached number one, but Myrtos Beach has been named as one of the best in Greece more than ten times. It's no surprise really as it's adorned with white pebbles, has a cliff backdrop and bright blue waters. Advertisement When one You can fly from Manchester airport to Kefalonia (EFL) in three hours 45 minutes with easyJet one-way flights start at £29.99 (on October 25, 2025). 8 Kos not only has beaches, but natural hot springs too Credit: Alamy Kos Advertisement While visiting the island, one You can fly from London Lanzarote The Locals revealed to Advertisement You can fly from London Southend to Lanzarote (ACE) in four hours 5 minute with easyJet - one-way flights start at £15 (on November 24, 2025). 8 La Palma has bustling towns and volcanic black sand beaches Credit: Alamy La Palma La Palma is another of the Canary Islands known for forest landscape and beaches with volcanic black sand. Advertisement One of the most famous landmarks is the Visitors who reach the top can gaze at the valley below from 8,000 feet in the air. You can fly from London Gatwick to La Palma (SPC) in four hours 25 minute with TUI - one-way flights start at £136 (on November 13, 2025). Madeira Advertisement The You can fly from London Luton to Madeira (FNC) in three hours 55 minute with easyJet- one-way flights start at £41.99 (on October 13, 2025). Majorca Trusty It's the most popular of the Balearic Islands, the capital city of Advertisement You can fly from Manchester to Majorca (PMI) in two hours 35 minutes with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £15 (on July 23, 2025). Menorca It has four main towns, including, You can fly from London Stansted to Menorca (MAH) in two hours 25 minutes with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £21.99 (on August 21, 2025). Advertisement 8 Mykonos has sun, sea, sand and windmills Credit: Alamy Mykonos Over the years it's become popular with celebrities too like Beyonce and the Hemsworth brothers. There's even a Advertisement You can fly from London Gatwick to Mykonos (JMK) in three hours 50 minutes with easyJet- one-way flights start at £38.99 (on August 25, 2025). Rhodes Dubbed as the quieter neighbour of Crete and Santorini, Rhodes is the place to be, and as one They discovered the nightlife too with rooftop bars and fine dining at Mystilli Roof Garden. You can fly from London Luton to Rhodes (RHO) in four hours and 10 minutes with easyJet- one-way flights start at £32.99 (on October 21, 2025). Advertisement Santorini While some try to steer away from the busier Greek islands, there are some you have to see for yourself - like Popular sites are the blue-domed churches and views of the houses carved into the cliffs. You can fly from London Stansted to Santorini (JTR) in three hours 50 minutes with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £34.99 (on September 28, 2025). Sardinia Advertisement You can You can fly from London Stansted to Sardinia (AHO) in two hours 30 minutes with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £18 (on September 28, 2025). 8 Siscily has striking cliffs and plenty of vineyards inland too Credit: Alamy Sicily Just under two miles from the Italian mainland is the island of Advertisement With ancient ruins, incredible food, plenty of vineyards and beautiful coastlines, the island is understandably a popular destination for Brits. You can fly from London Stansted to Tenerife Sun, sea and sand, One Sun Writer visited Advertisement You can fly from London Luton to Tenerife (TFS) in four hours 20 minute with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £21 (on September 17, 2025). Zante Also known as Zakynthos, It's a great location for holidaymakers wanting to relax and have fun during the evening at local bars and clubs too. In 2023, in the world by the travel website Advertisement You can fly from London Stansted to Zante (ZTH) in three hours 25 minute with Ryanair - one-way flights start at £29.99 (on October 21, 2025). 8 These 20 European islands have direct flights and incredible beaches Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Major boost as Irish airport announces new route to sunshine spot with seats for thousands of passengers this summer
HOLIDAYMAKERS are set for a major boost as a popular airport has launched a new route to a top sun spot. Advertisement 4 Cork Airport is now offering direct flights to Corfu Credit: Cork Airport 4 Passengers were treated to Greek-inspired dishes on the inaugural flight Credit: Cork Airport 4 The sunshine spot is very popular with Irish tourists Credit: Alamy Corfu is one of It's known for its stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and historic sites. This sunshine spot also offers lush landscapes and some of And now Cork Airport is offering TUI Ireland flights to it this summer. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL The inaugural flight took place yesterday, marking the beginning of the seasonal route to the Greek island. To celebrate the first departure, passengers were offered a selection of themed Cork Airport officials made the announcement to passengers on They said: "Yesterday we celebrated the inaugural @TUIIreland flight to Corfu. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun "To mark the first service, passengers enjoyed a selection of snacks before boarding including Greek-style salads and mini chicken gyros." Flights to Corfu will operate every Friday from May through September. The Greek island holiday resort right on the beach - with no sunbed hogging This new service expands Cork Airport's summer schedule and offers holidaymakers a direct connection to one of Greece's most popular destinations. With its UNESCO-listed Old Town, stunning Advertisement Irish passengers can now explore the Old Fortress in Corfu Town, relax on Paleokastritsa Beach and tour the Achilleion Palace. What's more, they can try delicious Greek cuisine, stroll through the Liston promenade and take in breathtaking views from Mount Pantokrator. Meanwhile, Aer Lingus is considering a new flight to a major sun holiday destination known for white sand beaches and luxurious resorts. POSSIBLE NEW AER LINGUS ROUTE Ireland's Advertisement The move would expand the airline's transatlantic reach as it continues to add new destinations to its network, such as Minneapolis and Nashville. And now the well-known Mexican beach resort, Cancún, is being considered for the next big route. If this occurs, it would be its first-ever service to connect Ireland and Mexico. Cancún sits on Mexico's Caribbean coast and is one of the country's biggest Advertisement It's located on the Yucatán Peninsula, known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear water and all-inclusive resorts. Becoming increasingly popular as a sun holiday destination, the city is one of Mexico's most famous destinations among Irish tourists. 4 Cork holidaymakers can now visit in only four hours Credit: Getty
