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Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round
Air France has operated on a seasonal basis to and from Cork since 2018.
Air France confirmed that it will operate its Cork to Paris Charles de Gaulle service on a year-round basis from October 26.
The French flag-carrier will provide a direct service between Cork and its major hub up to four times a week during the winter months.
The announcement consolidates access to the French capital and will allow onward connectivity to more than 180 destinations across the wider Air France worldwide network. When combined with the network of KLM and Transavia, Air France customers flying from Cork can reach over 320 destinations across the globe.
The announcement is seen as a big win for Cork, which has been focused on consolidating and expanding European destinations. While Aer Lingus withdrew its Cork to Amsterdam connection in March, Dutch airline KLM has maintained a connection. It means passengers from Cork have daily access to the major hubs of London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Jerome Salemi, General Manager of Air France-KLM UK & Ireland said they are delighted to extend their Cork–Paris service throughout the year. "Our flights enable local customers and businesses to access our global network while boosting inbound traffic and tourism. We are pleased to have worked closely with Cork Airport to make this possible and look forward to a continued collaboration in the future.”
Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport said a year-round connection to Europe’s third-busiest airport significantly improves the long-haul, onward connectivity for their customers across the South of Ireland.
"Air France is one of our valued airline partners, and the announcement of a year-round Cork – Paris Charles de Gaulle service is simply tremendous news. Air France’ operations at Cork Airport have grown from strength to strength in the past number of years."
