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RTÉ News
09-07-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
KLM launch third daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam
KLM is to expand its operations at Cork Airport with the launch of a third daily service to Amsterdam. The Dutch airline is to add the new service as part of its winter schedule. The company says there has been strong demand for flights to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, as it offers connectivity to other destinations around the world. KLM has been operating at Cork Airport since 2020. The General Manager of Air France-KLM UK & Ireland, Jerome Salemi, said the increase in flights between Cork and Amsterdam "highlights once again our commitment to the Munster Region and the South-West of Ireland." "This complements our recent announcement of the year-round Air France services between Cork Airport and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle." The Head of Aviation Business Development & Communications at Cork Airport, Tara Finn, said hubs like Schiphol are "incredibly important for regional airports, providing essential long-haul connectivity." She said the additional seat capacity on the Amsterdam route will "boost inbound tourism and provide more business and leisure connection options out of Cork."
Irish Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
KLM announce third daily service to Amsterdam from Cork Airport this winter
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that it will expand its operations at Cork Airport by adding a third-daily service to Amsterdam Schiphol this winter. The third-daily service will start on October 26, 2025, as part of the winter schedule. With a presence at Cork Airport since 2020, KLM has grown from strength to strength and currently operates a twice-daily service to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. KLM had already increased its capacity on its Cork – Amsterdam service since spring this year, by using larger Embraer E2 aircraft on the route. The news of the additional daily frequency will also come as a further boost for inbound tourism. The Netherlands is the island of Ireland's seventh-largest source market and ninth-largest source of overseas revenue. Tourism Ireland research states that the South-West of Ireland is the most popular region for Dutch tourists and holidaymakers to visit, outside of Dublin. KLM also brings visitors from further afield thanks to its Amsterdam hub. Announcing the KLM third-daily service between Cork and Amsterdam Schiphol, Jerome Salemi, General Manager of Air France-KLM, said: 'The increase to three daily KLM flights between Cork and Amsterdam highlights once again our commitment to the Munster Region and the South-West of Ireland. 'This complements our recent announcement of the year-round Air France services between Cork Airport and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle.' 'Hubs are incredibly important for regional airports, providing essential long-haul connectivity,' Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport said, welcoming the announcement of the third-daily KLM service. '32,330 more seats to Amsterdam will boost inbound tourism and provide more business and leisure connection options out of Cork. We are delighted with this expansion by KLM and look forward to further growth opportunities with the Air France-KLM group.'
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport for coming winter season
Dutch airline KLM has announced that it will launch a third daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam beginning in late October. The addition comes as part of the company's expansion of its winter schedule adding 32,000 seats compared to the period in late 2024 and early 2025. The service will not run during the slow part of the winter season from January 4 to February 20, 2026. KLM said this additional flight from Cork is catering for strong demand for worldwide connectivity via one of Europe's largest hub airports – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The airline has been flying routes out of Cork since 2020 and already operates a twice daily flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. General Manager of Air France-KLM for the UK and Ireland Jerome Salemi said the increase to three daily KLM flights between Cork and Amsterdam 'highlights once again our commitment to the Munster Region and the south-west of Ireland'. 'This complements our recent announcement of the year-round Air France services between Cork Airport and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle.' Tara Finn, head of aviation business development and communications at Cork Airport, said the additional 32,330 seats to Amsterdam will 'boost inbound tourism and provide more business and leisure connection options out of Cork'. 'We are delighted with this expansion by KLM and look forward to further growth opportunities with the Air France-KLM group.'
Irish Independent
08-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cork Airport announces new route to a jewel of the southern Turkish coast from next summer
SunExpress is a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the service will operate from May 16, 2026, through to October 24, 2026, with flights every Tuesday and Saturday. The new service to Antalya will provide even more choice for holidaymakers across Ireland seeking sun, sea, and culture as the İzmir route was announced last week. Seats to both destinations are now on sale on as well as via renowned tour operators and travel agencies. Head of Aviation Business Development & Communications at Cork Airport, Tara Finn said: 'Having just celebrated the first SunExpress service to Izmir last weekend, it's fantastic to be able to announce yet another direct service to Türkiye for next summer – this time to Antalya. 'SunExpress is our ninth and newest airline and is a valued partner as we continue to grow our route network, offering more choice for our loyal and valued customers from across the South of Ireland,' she said. Antalya, located on Türkiye's southern coast, is one of the country's most popular holiday destinations. Known as the gateway to the Turquoise Coast, Antalya offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a rich tapestry of history, including the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos. Tobias Bracht, Head of Sales at Sun Express said: 'We're delighted to announce this new route to Antalya so soon after launching flights to Izmir. 'This expansion offers travellers from Southern Ireland greater opportunities to discover the beauty and culture of Türkiye. 'We remain committed to providing exceptional travel experiences, and our new Antalya route marks another important step in delivering the choice, value and convenience of SunExpress' services to Irish passengers,' Mr Bracht said.
RTÉ News
28-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Air France to operate year-round Cork to Paris service
Air France has confirmed that it will operate its Cork to Paris Charles de Gaulle service on a year-round basis from October 2025. The French flag-carrier said it will provide a direct service between Cork Airport and its major hub up to four times a week during the winter months. Air France has operated to and from Cork Airport since 2018, providing a seasonal daily service to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport, said that Air France is one of the airport's valued airline partners and the announcement of a year-round Cork-Paris Charles de Gaulle service is simply tremendous news. "With a year-round connection to Europe's third-busiest airport, it significantly improves the long-haul, onward connectivity for our customers across the South of Ireland," she added. Meanwhile, Cork Airport said today it is expecting 68,500 passengers this June Bank Holiday weekend, a 20% increase on the same time last year. The busiest day of the coming weekend will be Sunday, June 1, the airport has predicted. This weekend sees a new airline at Cork Airport as SunExpress start their new service to İzmir in Turkey. The first week of June also marks the resumption of four Ryanair summer routes from Cork - to Carcassonne, La Rochelle, Rhodes and Zadar. All four services will operate twice weekly for the summer and into the early autumn. Cork Airport has experienced sustained growth so far this year, with passenger traffic up 14% on the same time last year.
