Aer Lingus crew Michelle Murray and Elaine Smith pictured in June 2023 at the announcement of the original Aer Lingus Shannon to Paris Charles de Gaulle route. Today The Shannon Airport Group welcomes the announcement of an additional weekly flight from May to October 2026.
AER LINGUS are to run an extra weekly flight from Shannon Airport to Paris from the beginning of May.
A new Tuesday service will depart Shannon Airport at 07:10 for Paris Charles de Gauille from May 5th. It aligns with the existing Aer Lingus flights to Paris on Thursdays and Sundays. The extra flight will run from May 5th to October 20th.
Increased frequency will offer passengers even more flexibility when travelling to Paris for business or leisure, as well as improved options for onward connections via this important European hub.
Last year, Aer Lingus boosted its Shannon–Boston schedule from three to ten flights per week during the peak summer season.
Interim CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll stated, “We are delighted with Aer Lingus’ decision to increase frequency on the Shannon to Paris route. This enhancement is a significant boost for the region, strengthening our international connectivity and supporting the growing demand we have seen since the service launched in September 2024”.
O’Driscoll said the extra flight per week offers more opportunities to showcase the Mid-West region to the French market. “The additional weekly flight will not only offer greater choice for business and leisure passengers travelling to the French capital but will also open up more opportunities for visitors from France to experience the Wild Atlantic Way and all that our region has to offer”.
He added, “Aer Lingus continues to play a vital role in connecting the Mid‑West via its existing services from Shannon to New York, Boston, London Heathrow, and now an expanded European schedule. We warmly welcome this latest investment, which further strengthens Shannon’s position as a key international gateway”.
The inaugural Aer Lingus flight from Shannon to Paris took off in September 2024, with its schedule designed to also facilitate inbound, onward connections from Shannon to New York JFK and Boston with Aer Lingus. From May to October, EI-908 will depart Shannon at 7.10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the return service arriving back at midday.
