Aer Lingus announce the return of Dublin route this winter

Irish airline Aer Lingus is to reintroduce low cost flights to Dublin from Newcastle International Airport on October 26, 2008.   Passengers in the North East have even more opportunity to travel to the beautiful city of Dublin, with the launch of five weekly flights from Newcastle for the winter season. 

Chris Sanders, head of airline relations and development at Newcastle Airport, said "We are delighted that Aer Lingus is reintroducing its service to Newcastle this winter.  The Dublin route is our busiest international low cost route and has become very popular for business and leisure trips in both directions.  These additional flights will greatly benefit business and tourism activities at each end of the route."

In Dublin, tourists can look around the famous Guinness storehouse, walk through the prestigious Trinity College, browse along Grafton Street with its great variety of shops and street entertainers, or relax in one of the cities many cosmopolitan restaurants and bars.   While Lansdowne Road offers keen rugby spectators some of the most sought after seats in the rugby world.   Dublin continues to be a popular city break destination from the North East; this new service is certain to add to its popularity.

Enda Corneille, director of corporate affairs Aer Lingus, said, “We are delighted to recommence direct flights between Newcastle and Dublin, offering customers from the north-east a gateway to Ireland and Irish customers greater access to the North East of England. The Newcastle service has proven very popular with football fans, business travellers and leisure customers alike and offers real growth opportunities in both inbound and outbound tourism links.” 

Andrew Dixon, executive director of tourism Tyne & Wear, said: “Ireland has been a priority market for growing tourism in NewcastleGateshead and Sunderland and visitor numbers have been increasing steadily. The Aer Lingus decision is great news for city break tourism. The Irish enjoy spending their money on our sport, nightlife, and shopping. The additional flights are also likely to trigger further interest in Irish Investment in the region.”

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Flight timetable

Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin (DUB)

Flight Number         Depart                              Arrive 
Sat
EI303                      1100                                 1200

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
EI305                      1445                                 1545

Dublin (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)

Flight Number          Depart                            Arrive
Sat
EI302                        930                                 1030

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
EI304                       1315                               1415