Handy for those who haven’t yet booked a summer getaway
15:35, 12 May 2026Updated 15:45, 12 May 2026
Ryanair passengers could bag cheap flights (stock image)(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Ireland is finally getting into the swing of the summer season with brighter days and warmer weather, hopefully here to stay – but for those who prefer Gran Canaria to Garrettstown, you’re in luck, as Cork Airport has just launched its big seasonal seat sale.
While we were blessed with a lovely summer last year, sunny days are always a bit of a coin toss in Ireland, and there are plenty of direct flights from Cork Airport that will bring a near guarantee of good weather. This latest Ryanair sale has seats to holiday hotspots from as little as €14.99 each way, allowing Leesiders to jet off to Europe and back for just over the cost of a train to Dublin.
Whether you’re hoping to enjoy lazy days on the beach, explore a new city, soak up the sun with a good book or just escape the Irish weather for a few days, there are plenty of low-cost options currently available. Here in Cork, Rebel holidaymakers have their pick of destinations across the UK and EU, with London, Malaga, Amsterdam and Lanzarote all being popular choices.
Other holiday destinations on Ryanair’s website include Spain, Germany, France, and many others. The seat sale applies to travel from now until the 31st of August, so you can travel as early as this weekend for a short city break.
Alternatively, you could book ahead and take a long sunny week off work at a great price without spending a fortune. The only catch is that the deals must be booked before the 31st of May, via the Ryanair website.
For those worried about the fuel crisis disrupting airline travel this summer, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary recently indicated that the risk of a major jet fuel shortage due to the war in the Middle East is ‘receding’ and that the budget airline will be well able to keep up over the next few weeks.
The Ryanair CEO said that there should be no major disruption in supply until the end of June, but the outlook from July onwards will depend on the major fuel companies. O’Leary said Ryanair’s strong relationship with fuel suppliers means the budget airline has its prices hedged out much further than other carriers, and he is confident there will be no major supply disruption over the coming weeks.
However, shortages in July and August are still likely if the Iran war and blockade of the Straits of Hormuz continue, so it may be better to book an earlier trip if you want to minimise your risk.