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Aer Lingus has announced it will begin nonstop flights between Dublin Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport starting April 13, 2026. The new service will operate five times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. During the winter months, the frequency will decrease by one round trip per week.
The addition of Raleigh-Durham marks Aer Lingus’ 26th North American route and continues its expansion into medium-sized U.S. markets. This new connection is made possible by the airline’s use of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft, which is capable of long-haul international flights with a single-aisle design and features 16 lie-flat business-class seats.
Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton said in a statement Wednesday: "We're delighted to be adding Raleigh-Durham International Airport to our growing North American network. It's a vibrant and thriving region with well-established links to Ireland, that will be further strengthened with our new direct service."
