Pictured welcoming the news of the new Shannon-Frankfurt route with Discover Airlines are (L – R): Shannon Airport Director, Niall Kearns; CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine; B2B Business Development Manager Shannon Airport, Isabel Harrison; and Shannon Airport Aviation Development Manager, Dan Irvine.
A TWICE weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt in Germany is to take flight next April.
Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary is to operate the twice-weely service which commences on April 4th 2026. The route will operate on Saturdays running from 4th April to 24th October 2026, and on Thursdays from 14th May to 24th September.
Passengers will fly on board an Airbus A320-200 for the two hour flight. The addition of the Frankfurt route is to add more than 16,700 seats to Shannon’s summer schedule next year.
CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine described the addition of the Frankfurt service as “fantastic news” for Shannon Airport and the business community in the entire Mid-West region.
She stated, “Having direct access to Frankfurt, one of Europe’s key airport hubs and a leading financial centre, opens up incredible opportunities for both connectivity and growth. It’s a win not just for business travel, but also for regional tourism. Germany is a hugely important market for us, and with this new direct route, inbound visitors have an easier path to the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way and all that the West of Ireland has to offer”.
Head of Aviation Development at Shannon Airport, Declan Power said “strong demand from our passengers flying to and from Shannon Airport” has led to the much-awaited confirmation of Shannon to Frankfurt flights. “We’ve worked closely with our new airline partner, Discover Airlines, to deliver this strategic connection to Frankfurt, one of Europe’s premier hubs and we’re confident the service will really resonate with both business and leisure travellers alike”
As part of the Lufthansa Group, Discover Airlines will connect to the vast Lufthansa Group network through their Frankfurt hub. This offers convenient and regular onward connections to destinations across Germany, Europe and beyond to Asia, Africa and the Americas. The service features coordinated flight and rail transfers, and convenient departure times from Shannon to ensure smooth afternoon and evening connections from Frankfurt.
As well as being a global gateway, Frankfurt is one of the world’s most important financial hubs and considered to be Germany’s financial capital. For those looking for a unique city break, visitors to Frankfurt can expect a vibrant scene with modern architecture, charming riverside cafes, world class museums and unique neighbourhoods.
