New Derry to Manchester air link starts this Winter

Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft
Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft
15/10/2021 Airline news, News, Travel < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) has announced it will launch a new air link between the Northern Irish airport of Derry (LDY/EGAE) and Manchester (MAN/EGCC).

Starting the 1st December 2021, the flight will operate three times per week using a Boeing 737-800.

Ryanair’s Director of Commercial, Jason Mc Guinness, said: “As Europe’s No.1 airline, Ryanair remains committed to re-building Europe’s aviation and tourism industry by restoring connectivity and growing its network of passengers to over 225 million by 2026. As Ryanair takes delivery of 55 additional Boeing 737-8200 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this winter, we are delighted to add this new route from Derry to Manchester.“

Seats on the new route start at just £19.99 one-way if booked before midnight tonight at ryanair.com

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