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Aer Lingus will be offering direct service from Dublin to Indianapolis International Airport from May 2025, the airline announced this week.
Aer Lingus will be flying non-stop from Dublin to Indianapolis four times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday - beginning May 3, 2025.
The Dublin - Indianapolis route will operate year-round, with a short break between January and February. Tickets are now on sale via Aer Lingus.
Operating on an Airbus A321XLR, the Aer Lingus nonstop flight will offer dual-class seats, including 16 business-class seats.
“With Indianapolis’ vibrant industries and rich cultural heritage, and Dublin’s strategic position as a gateway to Europe, this new route will facilitate partnerships and opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic,” Lynne Embleton, Aer Lingus’ Chief Executive Officer, said.
“The direct connection will ensure smoother travel for business and leisure travellers while also strengthening cultural and commercial ties between the two regions.
“The route will be operated by a new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, offering greater fuel efficiency, comfort, and the latest in-flight technology for customers.”
With the new Aer Lingus route, Indiana will now have seamless connections to 20 destinations beyond Dublin to major cities in Europe and the UK, such as Paris, London, Frankfurt, Rome, and Amsterdam.
We're once again bringing the world to Indiana, with a new nonstop @AerLingus flight to @DublinAirport beginning in May 2025! 🔊 Sound on to hear Reid Moody, Aer Lingus Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, explaining what you need to know.#INDtoDUB #YoureVeryWelcome pic.twitter.com/S5cYEORcNn
— Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (@INDairport) October 21, 2024
Officials in Indiana have welcomed the news of the Aer Lingus route.
“Reopening a much needed and frequently requested transatlantic route to our dear friends in Ireland will once again open new opportunities for business and leisure alike," Governor of Indiana Eric Holcomb said.
"It’s important that Indiana always keep investing in itself, by letting the world know we’re open for business and not even the sky’s the limit to our cultivated connections."
You're in luck, Europe is back! Hear the news straight from @GovHolcomb. pic.twitter.com/m0eK3JBAiL
— Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (@INDairport) October 21, 2024
Indianapolis International Airport noted that air service analysis shows an average of 545 people travel from the Indianapolis area to European destinations daily and estimates that this new air service could have a more than $50 million annual impact on Indiana’s economy.
The airport further noted that while there were already "strong, strategic" economic connections between Indiana and Ireland, the recent news of Eli Lilly’s $1.8 billion investment into their two Irish facilities truly emphasizes the growing demand for a nonstop flight from Indy to Dublin.
Additionally, Indiana is home to 52 Ireland-based businesses.
The announcement of the new Dublin - Indianapolis route comes about a month after Aer Lingus confirmed that it has been approved for participation in the TSA PreCheck programme by the US Transportation Security Administration.