Ryanair is to begin running a new route from Shannon Airport to the Italian city of Turin from December.
It brings to 16 the number of routes the airline will beginning operating from the Midwest airport, following the addition of a Corfu service to its portfolio from next month.
It’s the first Turin service to operate from Shannon Airport since 2009.
The new winter service will run weekly on Saturdays starting on 18th December, and running to 26th March 2022.
Shannon Group statement:
Shannon Group is delighted to welcome the announcement by Ryanair of a new service from Shannon Airport to Turin in Northern Italy. The new winter service will run weekly on Saturdays starting on 18th December ’21 to 26th March ’22.
This is the first Turin service to operate from Shannon Airport since 2009.
Welcoming the announcement, Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group said: “We would like to congratulate Ryanair on the opening of their new Turin base. We are delighted to be adding this popular winter destination for our Irish customers to enjoy.
“Aviation has a long journey ahead, but It is great at last to see some green shoots of recovery. This is another step in slowly rebuilding our air services and brings to nine the number of Ryanair services announced for Shannon to-date. As the vaccine roll-out programme increases and we look forward to the lifting of the non-essential travel ban on July 19th with the introduction of the EU Digital Covid Certificate, people can again begin to plan for much-deserved holiday breaks.”
The capital city of Piedmont in northern Italy, Turin is a perfect destination for a skiing holiday with many fine ski resorts, as well as a great location for a city break. It is also known for its refined architecture and cuisine. The Alps rise to the northwest of the city. Stately baroque buildings and old café’s line Turin’s boulevards and grand squares such as Piazza Castello and Piazza San Carlo.
