Aer Lingus to add flights on Cork to Glasgow route this summer

Aer Lingus already operates services from Cork to Malaga, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Faro, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Bordeaux, and London Heathrow. Picture: Larry Cummins

Aer Lingus is to increase the frequency of its Cork to Glasgow route this summer through its regional operator, Emerald Airlines, while also adding new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela.

Aer Lingus Regional said that, from May 25, the Glasgow route will increase from four to six weekly flights, with additional services on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Aer Lingus has also expanded its European network from Cork with the introduction of new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, beginning May 2 and June 1 respectively. In addition, the airline has extended its Prague service — previously offered only in winter — to operate year-round. 

Aer Lingus already operates services from Cork to Malaga, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Faro, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Bordeaux, and London Heathrow.

Ian Lough, the head of commercial at Emerald Airlines, said the addition of two extra weekly flights for summer 2026 reflects the strong demand they see.

Aer Lingus chief customer officer Susanne Carberry said its summer 2026 programme from Cork was its most diverse. “Aer Lingus is committed to offering customer more choice and convenience, with the addition of six new routes from Cork Airport in the past 12 months."

Airport overhaul

Aer Lingus Regional’s Bristol route will also continue to operate daily, with two flights operating on Mondays and Fridays. 

The expansion by Aer Lingus comes as work continues on a major €200m upgrade at Cork Airport, the largest capital project since the runway was completely overhauled in 2021. The biggest of the projects is the new mezzanine, which sees a whole new floor created above the existing arrivals areas. 

The changes will allow the introduction of new C3 scanners, which will eliminate the need to remove liquids, gels, pastes, and large electronic items from passengers’ cabin baggage. The new security area will incorporate a new fast-track lane.

Other upgrades include a new €1.4m airbridge built by TKE in Gijon, Spain, and now in place at Gate 6.  

A new €2.5m oversized baggage security screening facility, used for larger items from golf clubs to skis, began use shortly before Christmas. It required the demolition of the old oversized baggage screening area, to be replaced by a larger, heavier, hospital-grade CAT scanner.

Last year, Cork Airport handled a record 3.4m passengers.