New Direct Flights from Europe for ‘Sligo Live’
02-12-2011
Ryanair have announced that they will open four new routes from Knock to Barcelona (Girona), Frankfurt (Hahn), Milan (Bergamo) and Paris (Beauvais) from April 2012. The new deal sees Ryanair expanding their route network to 14 scheduled destinations across the UK and to the key European markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Ireland/West Knock is is only 45 minutes from Sligo. Bus Eireann operates a regular bus service From Knock Airport to Sligo on Route 64 or car hire is available at the airport.
The west of Ireland has an unspoiled environment offering unrivalled angling opportunities to leisure travellers in both sea and fresh water, walking routes, surfing, golf and the best Blue Flag beaches in the country. Not forgetting the great great music on offer over 'Sligo Live' from 24th-29th Oct 2012.
Joe Gilmore, Managing Director Ireland West Airport Knock, said: "We are delighted to welcome these 4 new 2012 routes to/from some of Europe’s biggest tourism markets. In 2012 Ryanair will deliver over 600,000 seats to/from Knock, providing low cost direct access for European tourists to the beautiful west coast of Ireland which will boost tourism in this region. "We wish to acknowledge the support of Government through its agencies and political representatives in ensuring these important services were won for Knock. In particular Minister Michael Ring and Niall Gibbons CEO Tourism Ireland, deserve special mention."
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