easyjet launch new first time routes from City of Derry Airport

Lauren Harte

27 June 2024 at 3:35 am·2-min read

easyJet to launch operations from City of Derry Airport for the first time with new routes to Edinburgh and Liverpool — -Credit: (Image: easyJet)

easyJet has today announced it is expanding its network with the introduction of flights to and from City of Derry Airport for the first time.

The airline will be offering two new services from the second largest city in Northern Ireland to Edinburgh and Liverpool from 4th November 2024, with both routes operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year.

The new routes will provide stronger domestic connectivity and serve demand for domestic connectivity between Northern Ireland and key cities across the UK, whether customers are looking for a city break, to visit friends and family, need a convenient business connection, or are connecting to onward flights to destinations across Europe and beyond.

Customers can now book convenient and direct great value fares starting from just £17.99* to Edinburgh and Liverpool, on easyJet.com and via the mobile app.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We are delighted to be announcing the launch of operations from City of Derry Airport for the first time, with new routes to Edinburgh and Liverpool taking off this winter.

“We are proud to be the largest airline in Northern Ireland and by expanding our network we are providing our customers in Northern Ireland even greater choice and UK connectivity, all with great value fares and friendly service, and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”

Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, added: “It is an incredible day for the City of Derry Airport team and a day that should be celebrated for the entire Northwest region. easyJet brings an undeniable level of brand credibility, customer confidence, not to mention great value fares for travellers across our catchment area.

“The launch of easyJet services will be a key economic driver for business investment in the Northwest and inbound travel and tourism, and we are proud to be able to help grow and develop these sectors in our local area.”

For more information on easyJet’s network from Northern Ireland and to book visit easyJet.com.

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