Flights to Cyprus are back at Dublin Airport

CYPRUS-BASED airline Cobalt has launched a new twice-weekly direct scheduled service from Dublin Airport to Larnaca.

The new route will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 9 until September 3.

“We’re delighted that Dublin-Larnaca is one of Cobalt’s first routes and we look forward to working closely with them to help promote this new service,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison.

“Cyprus has traditionally been a popular destination for Irish holidaymakers and this new scheduled service will make it much easier for Irish consumers thinking about a summer break in Cyprus.”

Cobalt’s Chief Executive Andrew Pyne said he was happy to re-establish an air-link between the islands of Cyprus and Ireland.

“Cyprus historically hosted up to 70,000 Irish tourists annually, but with the lack of a direct air link these numbers dwindled to near zero,” he explained.

“Cyprus has a lot to offer and similar to Ireland is keen to develop alternative touristic areas. Offering more than just fantastic weather and superb beaches, Cyprus is developing year-round activities, from skiing to wine tasting and from bird watching to swimming with the turtles; it has plenty to offer all age groups.”

Cobalt is also planning to offer connections from Dublin via Larnaca to Israel and Lebanon in the near future. 

The airline started operations on June 1, and is Cyprus’ first airline since the collapse of Cyprus Airways in January 2015. The new airline will operate its Dublin route with a 180-seater Airbus A320 aircraft.

Fares will start at €99 return and tickets are on sale from the airline’s website at www.cobalt.aero.