Ireland West Airport announced a new weekly charter service operated by Emerald Airlines using 72 seat ATR72-600 aircraft, every Saturday for 13 weeks between Saturday 7th June and 31st August 2025 from Groningen in The Netherlands, for summer 2025, with leading Dutch Tour Operator BBI Travel.
The new service will provide the only current direct access from The Netherlands to the West and Northwest of Ireland for summer 2025.
BBI Travel Managing Director enk van der Kooi, stated “The west coast of Ireland is a very special destination, that holds a special place in our hearts. The breath-taking nature, warm culture and excellent food scene make this an unforgettable experience. It is also a fine destination to go golfing, surfing, cycling or hiking. Traveling through a smaller airport means shorter lines, overview and everything close by. It’s easy and you can start your holiday relaxed and what better way to start your holiday in Ireland than by arriving at the wonderful Ireland West Airport, located in the heart of the West of Ireland and the gateway to the magical Wild Atlantic Way.”
Ireland West Airport Managing Director Joe Gilmore, said “We are delighted to welcome this new service connecting Groningen in The Netherlands with the West of Ireland. This new service will be a major tourism boost for the West and Northwest regions, providing direct access for Dutch visitors to this beautiful part of Ireland. Tourism Ireland research shows that 40% of Dutch visitors to Ireland visit the West, Northwest and Midlands regions each year and this new service will provide a direct route to the West Coast for summer 2025. We look forward to working with Henk and the team at BBI Travel and Tourism Ireland in supporting this service and to welcoming thousands of Dutch visitors to the West of Ireland next year.”
BBI Travel specialise in putting together complete travel packages to Scandinavia, Iceland, Canada and Ireland, package holidays include flights, overnight stays and car rental.
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