Aer Lingus Adds New U.S. Route

Starting April 13, 2026, Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus will connect Dublin and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, growing its footprint in the U.S.

Zach Vasile

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM ET

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An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 sporting the carrier's new Euro-white colors. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is launching a new nonstop route to the U.S.

Starting April 13, 2026, the airline will connect Dublin and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The new service was first announced by Raleigh-Durham International Airport on social media on Wednesday.

Flights will operate five times a week using an Airbus A321 XLR aircraft.

Dublin will be Raleigh-Durham’s 15th nonstop international destination.

Aer Lingus flies mainly within Europe but serves numerous destinations in the U.S., including New York-JFK, Newark, New Jersey, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.