New route to link Scottish airport to 'vibrant' Irish city

Joe Sullivan

27 June 2024 at 9:13 am·1-min read

A new route will be launched linking Edinburgh to an Irish city ... <i>(Image: PA)</i> — A new route will be launched linking Edinburgh to an Irish city ... *(Image: PA)*

AN airline is launching a new route from a Scottish airport to a vibrant city just over the Irish Sea.

EasyJet will start twice-weekly flights from Edinburgh Airport to Derry from November 4, with prices starting at £17.99 each way.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to be announcing a new route from Edinburgh, to City of Derry, a brand new destination for easyJet, which will appeal to leisure and business customers alike.

“We are proud to be the largest airline in Scotland and by continuing to strengthen our network at Edinburgh we are providing our customers in the Scottish capital with even greater choice and connectivity.”

It will be Scotland's second airline connection to the city, with Loganair providing daily direct flights from Glasgow.

Derry hosts the UK's only fully intact city wall, alongside a vibrant cultural scene and easy access to the countryside.

Kate Sherry, chief commercial officer (Aero) at Edinburgh Airport said: “It’s great to see easyJet adding City of Derry Airport to their destinations list from Edinburgh.

“It’s a Derry good city to visit and we’re sure passengers will be excited about more opportunities to experience Northern Ireland and the wider island.”

The airline also flies from Edinburgh to a range of European destinations, including Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris.

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