TUI announce new direct flight from Shannon Airport to major tourist sun spot

TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has announced a direct flight from Shannon Airport to the Balearic Island of Majorca for Summer 2025, complementing their existing flights to Lanzarote and Costa Dorada.

With a weekly flight every Tuesday from May 6, 2025 until the September 16, 2025, holidaymakers throughout the west of Ireland will have the opportunity to discover the largest of the Balearic Islands from their local airport.

Welcoming the expansion of TUI's Summer 2025 programme from Shannon Airport, Head of Ireland for TUI, Craig Morgan,  said: “We are delighted to operate once again from Shannon Airport to Palma, Majorca.

"This beautiful island has long been a favourite with Irish holidaymakers, offering a blend of convenience and variety. The island’s diverse attractions, from family-friendly beaches and vibrant local culture to romantic dining spots and lively nightlife, ensure there’s something for everyone."

Majorca is an all-round summer staple, home to golden sand beaches, hidden coves and picturesque harbours. The historic charm of Palma can be discovered through its vibrant local markets, ancient castles and picturesque streets.

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For families, the popular resorts of Alcudia, Puerto Pollensa, and Cala Bona are brimming with restaurants, shops, and cafés, while Ca’n Picafort, a former fishing village, boasts a stunning 13-kilometer stretch of sand. Sa Coma is ideal for couples, featuring a tree-lined promenade and romantic dining spots. 

In welcoming the TUI announcement Head of Aviation Development, Declan Power, says that the summer 2025 programme is welcome news for holidaymakers flying from Shannon with a wide range of TUI family properties available from their local airport.

Holidaymakers can now take advantage of three weekly departures to Lanzarote, Majorca and Costa Dorada as well as TUI city breaks to both Paris and New York. 

“We are delighted to have such a broad range of options for anyone flying from Shannon Airport and to welcome back TUI holidays on the Shannon to Palma Majorca route for the first time since 2019. This new service is a significant boost for our airport and a further endorsement of the growing demand from our customers, who are travelling from all over the country to Fly Shannon.”

For further information on holidays to Majorca with TUI visit www.tuiholidays.ie ; or contact your local TUI store or travel agent.

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