New Routes
Dusseldorf
Ireland West Airport Knock are delighted to announce a major boost for the West of Ireland with the news that Europes largest airline and the fourth biggest airline in the world, Lufthansa, will commence new services to Germany starting in May 2012. Starting May 5th 2012 Lufthansa will operate direct flights to and from Dusseldorf every Saturday until September 29th. Connecting services to the German cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich will also be available for booking as part of this new service. Lufthansa are the world's fourth-largest airline, operating services to 203 international destinations in 78 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe. Together with its partners Lufthansa services around 410 destinations worldwide. Flights are available to book now on on lufthansa.com
Manchester
Ireland West Airport Knock are delighted to announce a new four times weekly service to Manchester with flybe.com. The new route will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday year round and starts on October 30th 2011 when bmibaby ceases to operate the service. Manchester is one of the most dynamic and lively places in Europe. A big city with a compact and friendly centre. A trendsetting music and style capital that still has a place for traditional street markets and local pubs. A place with an illustrious past that's always at the cutting edge of what's new and dont forget its also home to footballing giants Manchester United and Manchester City. Fares start from just €29.99 one way and are bookable on flybe.com
Barcelona
Ireland West Airport Knock are delighted to announce a new three times weekly service to Barcelona with Ryanair. The new route will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and starts on march 27th 2012.
Explore winding medieval lanes and sweeping beachfront promenades in the sizzling Catalan capital. Spend evenings in lively cava bars, sipping local fizz and grazing on tapas. Gaudí’s show-stopping architecture is a must-see, like La Pedrera’s curvy sculpted roof and La Sagrada Familia cathedral’s otherworldly spires. Wander past street performers and flower-sellers on La Rambla boulevard, before ducking into La Boqueria market to browse mountains of fruit, glistening fish counters and hanging legs of jamón.
Head south when there and enjoy a sun holiday break with the kids in Salou - one of the most popular resorts in Spain. Book now on ryanair.com.
Frankfurt
Ireland West Airport Knock are delighted to announce a new three times weekly service to Frankfurt with Ryanair. Ryanairs new three times weekly service to Frankfurt is an exciting addition to the route network.Frankfurt has one of Europe’s most striking skylines with more high rises than any other German city, spectacularly dominated by Norman Foster’s Commerzbank Tower – Europe’s tallest building. Don’t miss the amazing four storey-high ‘sky garden’. Ryanair’s low cost flights to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport land 124km from central Frankfurt, in the heart of the Rhine-Main region. A bus ride after your direct Frankfurt flight you can be looking across the central business district and beyond from the 656-foot Main Tower.
Don’t go home without wandering the cobbled streets of the Altstadt and soaking up the atmosphere in Römerberg Square. Hunt for designer bargains in Zeil then take in a night of opera at Die Alte Oper. Alternatively, settle into wood-panelled beer halls in Sachsenhausen for jugs of äppelwoi before dining in the fashionableWestend district. Book now on ryanair.com
Milan
Ryanairs new twice weekly service to Milan takes you to the fashion and business capital of Italy. This bustling city is great for a short break, a business trip or as a jumping off point to explore the beautiful Italian lakes and the pictueresque Lake Garda, Designer devotees love Milan because it leaves them with more to spend in the city’s famous fashion houses. Armani, Prada, Moschino, Gucci, Valentino, Versace, Cartier, to name but a few; you’ll find all them in the famous Quadrilatero d’oro (Golden Quarter). Don’t get so chilled that you miss the stunning Il Duomo, the world’s third largest church. Climb to the top for a great view of the mountains. Culture vultures book flights to Milan to visit the countless galleries, museums, (Leonardo’s Last Supper is here) and, of course, there’s the famous La Scala opera house. Book now on ryanair.com
Paris
Let Ryanair whisk you away to the most romantic city on earth and the most popular tourist destination in the world with their new three times weekly service. There’s so much to see and do, from its incredible museums to its world-famous historic sites, palaces, monuments and beautiful parks and gardens. Not forgetting the incredible cuisine. Why not treat the kids to Disneyland Paris. With over 50 rides, shows and attractions spread across two Parks (the main Disneyland®Park and the more recent Walt Disney Studio Park), and the Disney Village entertainment centre, Disneyland® Paris is the most visited tourist destination in France. Book now on ryanair.com