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Summer 2026 Frankfurt service announced for Shannon Airport
Summer 2026 Frankfurt service for Shannon Airport announced. 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.
The Shannon Airport Group announce an exciting new Frankfurt Route to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule
The Shannon Airport Group announce an exciting new addition to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule.
Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is set to introduce a direct, twice-weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, starting 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, offering passengers a quick 2-hour journey on board an Airbus A320-200. The new Frankfurt route will add more than 16,700 seats to Shannon’s summer schedule.
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Welcoming the announcement, Mary Considine, CEO, The Shannon Airport Group, said, “This is more fantastic news for Shannon Airport and the Mid-West business community. 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.”
Commenting, Declan Power, Head of Aviation Development, Shannon Airport said, “We’re proud to announce this new route today – a testament to the strong demand from our passengers flying to and from Shannon Airport.
“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.
For more on the destination visit https://www.shannonairport.ie/destinations/frankfurt
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