Major boost for Irish holidaymakers as Dublin Airport confirm new flight service

DUBLIN Airport has announced some major news for Irish holidaymakers with a brand budget airline service to fly in an “exciting new addition to schedule.” 

The capital’s airport has welcomed a new direct flight to the Turkish capital of Ankara. 

Operated by Pegasus Airlines, the new direct flight will operate three times per week at passenger-friendly times.

This schedule is designed to accommodate both business and leisure travellers, providing convenience and flexibility. 

It will depart from Dublin to Ankara on Wednesdays and Sundays at 13.25 and Fridays at 13.35. 

The flights will operate on new-generation fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The A321neo aircraft is environmentally friendly, comfortably accommodating 180 to 2220 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout and as many as 244 in a higher-density arrangement.

The launch at Dublin Airport took place on Wednesday, June 3, and was attended by the Ambassador of Turkey, Mehmet Hakan Olcay and the Pegasus Airlines team. 

Gary McLean, Managing Director of Dublin Airport, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Pegasus Airlines to Dublin Airport, and this is an exciting new addition to the schedule at Dublin Airport that is sure to prove very popular with passengers.” 

Commenting on the route launch, Onur Dedeköylü, Pegasus Airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), added: “Our new Ankara-Dublin route not only adds a new destination to our growing European network but also links the capitals of Türkiye and Ireland, enhancing tourism and business ties between our nations.”

The new route is expected to facilitate more accessible travel between Ireland and Turkey, promoting economic collaboration and cultural exchange. 

And it represents a strategic expansion of Pegasus Airlines into the European network.

Meanwhile, Dublin Airport has also announced that the popular Burger King, Jump Juice Bar and Cuan Cafe (formerly Leopold) are now back open at the busy airport.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Dublin Airport said: “Good news for passengers: Three old favourites are back and ready for summer!

“After a full revamp, Burger King is open once again in T2, while Jump Juice and Cuan Cafe (formerly Leopold) have reopened in T1 after an overhaul.”

Burger King, located just minutes from the gates in Terminal Two, has now reopened for business.

The newly revamped food outlet has indoor and outdoor dining, self-ordering kiosks and bathrooms.

Jump Juice has been rated one of Ireland’s popular fresh juice bars, and holidaymakers are set to love its new overhaul at Pier 100 at Terminal One.

The juice bar has been made bigger and now provides fresh juice and food in the new grab-to-go section, and the new kitchen is designed to produce many delicious juices at once to reduce traffic.

They are also now serving hot drinks for people who need their daily caffeine fix before their long flights.

And the popular Leopold at the 200 gates has been replaced with the new Cuan Cafe and Bar with a beautiful overhaul.

There are indoor dining areas, take-as-you-go shelves with ready-made lunches, a deli counter offering many types of hot food, a barista and access to the bathrooms.

They are also serving draught beers including Guinness, Carlsberg and Heineken.

This comes after Supermac’s has officially opened at Dublin Airport this week – and passengers couldn’t be “more happy” with the opening.