Aer Arann launches new route from Dublin to City of Derry Airport

Aer Arann has launched its new City of Derry to Dublin route, promising to reduce fares and increase capacity on the route. This new Aer Arann routes will operate seven days a week providing two daily services between the two cities.

Commenting on the commencement of the new route, Fergal Barry, Commercial Director, Aer Arann said: "The launch of Aer Arann's City of Derry to Dublin service today is a significant milestone for the Northwest and for Aer Arann. We have significantly increased capacity and reduced fares on the route. As a result, Aer Arann promises easier access and greater choice for business and leisure passengers both in Dublin and in the Northwest”.

Welcoming the arrival of the airline to the city, Mayor Councilor Gerard Diver said: “Over 26,000 passengers used the daily Derry-Dublin service during 2007 and it has proved a vital local connection to and from Dublin. The arrival of Aer Arann, and the continuation of the service, offers an important opportunity to increase business and tourism links”.

Flights are from only €25 one way including taxes from Dublin to City of Derry, and £20 one way including taxes from City of Derry to Dublin.

Flight schedule

Weekday flights depart daily from City of Derry Airport at 08:30am Monday to Thursday, arriving at 9:15 to Dublin, and also departing at 19:45, arriving in Dublin at 20:35. On Fridays, morning flights depart City of Derry Airport at 8:10am, arriving in Dublin at 9:00am.

From Dublin, flights leave at 6:55am daily, arriving at 7:45am at City of Derry Airport. The evening flight departs at 18:30 from Dublin, and arrives at 19:20 at City of Derry Airport.

On Saturdays, flights depart at 9:15pm and 16:55 from City of Derry Airport, arriving in Dublin at 10:05 and 17:45 respectively. From Dublin, flights depart at 8:00 and at 15:35, arriving at 8:50 and 16:25 respectively.

On Sundays, flights depart at 12:15pm and 19:45 from City of Derry Airport, arriving in Dublin at 13:05 and 20:35 respectively. From Dublin, flights depart at 11:00 and at 18:30, arriving at 11:50 and 19:20 respectively.