The inaugural Discover Airlines Shannon Airport to Frankfurt flight takes off this Saturday, 25th April, marking the launch of a new direct service. Operated by Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, and running weekly until 24th October, this new route offers passengers a quick 2-hour journey to one of Europe’s most connected hubs. From there, they can avail of extensive onward connections to destinations across Europe and beyond to Asia, Africa and the Americas.
The service features coordinated onward flight and rail connections through Frankfurt, with a 12 noon departure from Shannon allowing for easy afternoon and evening transfers. As well as being a global gateway, Frankfurt is one of the world’s most important financial hubs and is considered to be Germany’s financial capital. For those looking for a unique city break, visitors to Frankfurt can expect a vibrant scene with modern architecture, charming riverside cafes, world-class museums and unique neighbourhoods.
Discover Airlines is the Lufthansa Group’s quality leisure airline in Germany, flying travellers from Frankfurt and Munich to holiday destinations around the world. Discover Airlines relies on a mix of Airbus A330 for long-haul routes and Airbus A320 for short and medium-haul flights. The Discover Airlines fleet currently consists of 30 aircraft – 14 Airbus A330 and 16 Airbus A320. By mid-2028, the fleet will grow to a total of 40 aircraft, including four Airbus A350-900, which will be gradually introduced starting in mid-2027
Commenting ahead of the first flight, the Airport Director of Shannon Airport, Niall Kearns, said: “The launch of new routes is always special, and we’re excited to welcome our first Frankfurt-bound passengers through Shannon on Saturday. This service opens up opportunities for both business travel and inbound tourism. Germany is a key market for Ireland, and having a direct link from a major European hub to the Wild Atlantic Way is a real advantage, helping to bring more visitors into the region and supporting local hotels, attractions, restaurants and businesses along the west coast”.
