Aer Lingus has launched its 2026 summer flight sale for Irish travellers, with huge discounts to destinations across Europe and the UK, but customers will need to book fast.
An Aer Lingus Airbus A320-251N is on the runway for takeoff from Barcelona-El Prat Airport(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
It’s only March, but with grey skies and chilly temperatures lingering over Ireland, many people are already dreaming about summer holidays.
Whether it’s basking on a sun drenched beach or wandering through historic European streets, the countdown to holiday season is well and truly underway – as is the search for the best travel deals.
Aer Lingus has just made jetting off this summer more affordable. The airline has launched a huge summer sale, offering 20% off both seats and bags on select flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe and the UK.
However, customers will need to make up their minds fast, as the sale is already live and only runs until midnight on Wednesday, March 11 – leaving less than a week to snag a bargain.
The cheap fares are available for travel between April 13 and August 31, making them perfect for summer holidays.
Deals that are live right now include flights from Dublin to Malaga or Faro from €45, Amsterdam from €37, Tenerife or Gran Canaria from €61, Brussels from €34 and Dusseldorf from €33.
Meanwhile, Cork holidaymakers can snag flights to Malaga or Faro from €43, Lanzarote from €56 and Nice from €69.
A spokesperson for Aer Lingus said: “Now is the time to make Summer Savings with Aer Lingus. With over 4 million seats on offer, Aer Lingus customers can enjoy up to 20% off fares and bags for travel this summer to the UK and Europe. Book before midnight on Wednesday, March 11, for travel between April 13 and August 31.
“From Dublin, customers can save on a wide choice of summer favourites, whether they’re dreaming of lazy beach days or a city break. Sun‑seekers can enjoy great value on flights to Malaga, Faro, Lanzarote, Tenerife and Palma de Mallorca, while those with a taste for history and culture can explore iconic cities such as Athens and Paris.
“Customers flying from Cork can also make the most of the airline’s summer savings, with popular sun destinations including Malaga, Faro, Tenerife, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca on offer. For those keen to uncover some of Europe’s hidden gems, great value fares are available to Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela and Nice.
“Customers can also take advantage of great savings on Aer Lingus Regional flights, operated by Emerald Airlines. Whether you’re planning a city break to Edinburgh, Manchester or Birmingham, or dreaming of a summer escape to France with great fares to Tours, Rennes or Brest, there are savings available to help you travel for less.
“To make those 2026 travel goals a reality and avail of the best fares, flights must be booked before midnight on March 11 for travel between April 13 and August 31. For more information on Aer Lingus’ Summer Savings, please visit www.aerlingus.com.”
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