SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, announced the launch of a new route from Dublin to Dalaman as part of its summer 2026 programme, operating twice weekly, with all flights operated by 189 seat Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
The new route will build on SunExpress’ existing presence at Dublin Airport, where it currently operates 10 weekly flights in total to Antalya and Izmir.
Dublin Airport Managing Director, Gary McLean said “This is an exciting new route from SunExpress, connecting Dublin directly with the stunning region of Dalaman. This addition to our summer 2026 schedule reflects the strong and growing demand for travel between Ireland and Turkey. SunExpress continues to be a valued partner at Dublin Airport, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and success.”
SunExpress Head of Sales Tobias Bracht, said “The launch of direct flights from Dublin to Dalaman will give passengers easy access to one of Türkiye’s most picturesque and diverse coastal regions from the Irish capital. SunExpress is thrilled to be supporting the growing demand for convenient and affordable connections between Ireland and Türkiye. This expansion highlights our ongoing commitment to offering exceptional holiday options that showcase the country’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality.”
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