10 exciting new winter routes from Ireland for 2023/24, including Lapland and Egypt

It is winter route launch time for airports across the country and from city breaks and new sun destinations to the return of classic winter escapes, here are some of the latest runway reveals.

Direct Ryanair flights between Dublin and Rovaniemi, which is the provincial capital of Finnish Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus, take off again this winter

Seville (ORK)

Cork Airport sees five Ryanair routes expanding its winter schedule this year and one of the most inviting is the new service to the captivating city of Seville which begins from October 29. The capital of Andalusia makes a world class city break with its swoon-worthy architecture, phenomenal food and wine scene and excellent value all-budget hotels. You may even find a little heat with temperatures from the mid-teens to low 20s even in the depths of winter. Flights operate on Fridays and Sundays with Saver fares from €50 return and Regular fares (which include a 10kg carry on) from €100 return. ryanair.com