Summer Take-Off: Aer Lingus Adds Three New Routes to Oslo, Nice, and Asturias, Resumes US Flights

Ireland's national flag carrier connecting Ireland to the world for nearly a century, Aer Lingus, will expand its summer schedule this weekend with the addition of three short-haul routes: Cork-Nice (debuting this Saturday, May 2, 2026), Dublin-Oslo, and Dublin-Asturias (Spain).

Nice, France. Photo: Shutterstock

The weekend will also see a comeback of popular seasonal routes, including Dublin-Pisa, Dublin-Catania (Sicily), Dublin-Nantes (France), Dublin-Santorini, and Dublin-Corfu.

Corfu, Greece. Photo: Shutterstock

These are not the only short-haul services that will take off this weekend via Aer Lingus. The airline has announced the launch of two extra short-haul flights for Summer 2026, namely, Dublin-Montpellier (starting May) and Cork-Santiago (starting June 1).

Passengers looking to explore the Scottish Highlands can rely on the company's new Regional flight via Emerald Airlines, which also begins service to Inverness starting May 21. From June 6, the company will also operate a new service to Tours in France. 

Denver Flights Are Back 

The airline has also brought back the popular Dublin-Denver line for the summer with direct flights to the "Mile High City" at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The city is a haven for active travelers looking to explore "the spectacular scenery, hiking, and outdoor activities." 

Denver, Colorado. Photo: Shutterstock

In total, the company will operate 24 routes from Ireland to North America this year, including two new routes to Raleigh-Durham, already in service since April. The Pittsburgh route will also start operations on May 25. 

Aer Lingus. Photo: Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock

Reid Moody, Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, said: “Our summer schedule provides customers with even greater choice and flexibility for sun, culture and adventure closer to home. The return of our Dublin-Denver service, together with new routes to Raleigh‑Durham and Pittsburgh, further strengthens our transatlantic offering for the summer season. With convenient connectivity through Dublin, Aer Lingus continues to make it easier for customers to plan summer journeys on both sides of the Atlantic.”