Malta service was launched from Shannon Airport
A new Ryanair route, which will fly directly from Shannon Airport to Malta, was launched yesterday (Sunday 27 March).
The route is Ryanair’s first scheduled service to Malta from Shannon Airport. It will operate twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, until 27 October 2022.
The service from Shannon Airport means that passengers will now have two airports in Ireland to depart from – Dublin or Shannon Airport – when planning their stay in Malta.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the inaugural flight, Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group said: “We are pleased to launch the first scheduled Ryanair service from Shannon Airport to Malta and know that this will be an exciting new destination for holiday from the west of the country. .
“With its warm climate, breathtaking landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites, Malta will undoubtedly be a very popular destination this summer for sun seekers and those who wish. experience its culture. ”
Tolene van der Merwe, Director of the Malta Tourism Authority, the United Kingdom and Ireland, said: “We are very excited to have a new route to Malta from Shannon Airport. This route will make it easier than ever for people in the Mid West of Ireland to visit Malta.
“For just a 3.5 hour flight from Ireland with Ryanair, Malta has always been a very popular Irish holiday destination with 53,000 visitors from Ireland in 2019. With a warm and friendly Maltese culture, combined with the excitement of action-packed or relaxing. holiday, there is every reason to visit the beautiful islands in 2022. ”
Jason McGuinness, Ryanair’s Commercial Director, said: “We are pleased to launch the inaugural route from Shannon to Malta today, which will operate twice a week as part of our Summer ’22 schedule.
“Our Irish customers can look forward to relaxing in the summer sun by the crystal blue Mediterranean Sea and enjoying excellent cuisine from local producers. Start planning your summer trip to Malta by checking out the lowest fares on Ryanair.com. ”
With stunning costs, great climate and wonderful bathing places as well as a variety of leisure activities, cultural and historical sites, Malta is one of the hottest holiday destinations right now. Malta boasts more than 300 days of sunshine each year and 155 miles of coastline.
With more than 7,000 years of history, Malta is the best holiday destination for all lovers of history and culture. The island also has more historical sites per square mile than any other country in the world. The city of Valletta, with all its 320 historical monuments within the tiny capital, makes it one of the most historic and beautiful cities concentrated.
Malta also has a wide range of top museums and galleries, including the MUZA National Museum of Art, which houses a stunning collection of art from the 16th century to the present day.
You can also take the 25 minute ferry to the sister island of Malta Gozo and spend a day exploring all its sites and landscapes.
Visit www.visitmalta.com for more information on Malta and www.shannonairport.ie