Next summer, Cork Airport will have another direct service to Türkiye as SunExpress, the joint venture airline between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will launch a new, twice-weekly service to Antalya, Türkiye, as part of the 2026 Summer Schedule. The new route will commence on May 16, 2026, and operate through October 24, 2026 with flights every Tuesday and Saturday.

Following the launch of SunExpress’ new route to İzmir and with strong demand for additional Turkish destinations, the new service to Antalya will provide even more choice for holidaymakers across the South of Ireland seeking sun, sea, and culture. Seats to both destinations are now on sale on sunexpress.com as well as via renowned tour operators and travel agencies. 

Antalya, located on Türkiye’s southern coast, is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. Known as the gateway to the Turquoise Coast, Antalya offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a rich tapestry of history, including the ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos. The region is also home to world-class resorts, golf courses, and an excellent culinary scene.

SunExpress, voted “Europe’s Best Leisure Airline” by Skytrax in 2023 and 2024, continues to expand its operations at Cork Airport with this new addition to its growing network. The value carrier offers a range of fares to support the diverse needs of passengers, with a blend of different options including baggage allowances, seat reservations, check-in options and booking flexibility. The fares are offered in a bundle format so they can be tailored to customers’ differing needs, providing increased choice and the potential for greater savings.

In addition to ‘summer sun and beach’ travel, SunExpress caters for a number of other types of travel including cultural, archaeological, and culinary tourism, and sports travel.

Welcoming the new SunExpress Cork – Antalya service, Head of Aviation Business Development & Communications at Cork Airport, Tara Finn said: “Having just celebrated the first SunExpress service to Izmir last weekend, it’s fantastic to be able to announce yet another direct service to Türkiye for next summer – this time to Antalya. SunExpress is our ninth and newest airline and is a valued partner as we continue to grow our route network, offering more choice for our loyal and valued customers from across the South of Ireland.”

Tobias Bracht, Head of Sales at Sun Express said: “We’re delighted to announce this new route to Antalya so soon after launching flights to Izmir. This expansion offers travellers from Southern Ireland greater opportunities to discover the beauty and culture of Türkiye. We remain committed to providing exceptional travel experiences, and our new Antalya route marks another important step in delivering the choice, value and convenience of SunExpress’ services to Irish passengers.”