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Aer Lingus has announced a new short-haul route for its Airbus A330 aircraft, marking a departure from its usual long-haul operations. The airline will now operate flights between Dublin and Madrid using the A330-300, starting October 26, 2025. This move comes as part of Aer Lingus' winter schedule, which runs until March 28, 2026.
The Dublin to Madrid route will be served twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays. This deployment is aimed at accommodating weekend demand in both directions. "Shamrock," as Aer Lingus is known, will use its largest aircraft to cater to this significant local market even during the winter months.
Data indicates that approximately 63,000 round-trip passengers were transported by all airlines on this route in November and December 2024 alone. While Aer Lingus and Iberia are both owned by IAG, they do not engage in extensive codesharing. Therefore, most traffic is expected to be directly between Dublin and Madrid.
