airBaltic to re-launch Dublin service in 2019

airBaltic Airbus A220-300 — Photo: © Javier Rodríguez

airBaltic announced that it will re-launch scheduled flights between Riga and Dublin in March 2019. The Latvian airline will offer flights between the two cities four times a week, operated by Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

In 2012, airBaltic had already served the route as a seasonal service. Ryanair also operates flights between Riga and Dublin as a direct competitor.

We are glad to offer our guests regular flights to Dublin. This route has strong demand for years now and we are very happy that we can add Dublin to our expanding route portfolio. airBaltic passengers now will have direct flights between the two cities with the new Airbus A220-300 aircraft for very attractive prices and with business class level of service. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic

Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison, added that he is delighted to welcome airBaltic back to Dublin Airport.

Earlier this year, Latvia’s flag-carrier announced new direct routes from Riga to Stuttgart and Lviv, which will both begin next year. The route to Stuttgart will be operated by A220-300s, whereas the new service to Lviv is scheduled to be operated by Dash-8 aircraft.

The airline’s current fleet consists of 34 aircraft; 14 Airbus A220-300, eight Boeing 737 and twelve DHC-8 Dash 8 Q400. airBaltic has 36 more Airbus A220, plus an additional 30 purchase options for the aircraft type on order.