Air France Extends Cork-Paris Service to Year-Round Operations

Air France has announced it will operate flights between Cork and Paris Charles de Gaulle on a year-round basis starting from 26 October 2025, marking a significant expansion of the route that has previously operated only during the summer season.

The French flag-carrier will provide direct services between Cork Airport and its major hub up to four times per week during the winter months, offering enhanced connectivity for passengers in the south of Ireland seeking autumn and winter city breaks or long-haul connections.

Air France first began operations at Cork Airport in 2018, initially providing a seasonal daily service to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The move to year-round operations consolidates access to the French capital whilst providing onward connectivity to over 180 destinations across Air France's worldwide network. When combined with partner airlines KLM and Transavia, passengers from Cork can reach over 320 destinations globally.

Jerome Salemi, General Manager of Air France-KLM for the UK and Ireland, said:

"We are delighted to extend our Cork-Paris service throughout the year. Our flights enable local customers and businesses to access our global network whilst boosting inbound traffic and tourism. We are pleased to have worked closely with Cork Airport to make this possible and look forward to a continued collaboration in the future."

Tara Finn, Head of Aviation Business Development and Communications at Cork Airport, welcomed the announcement, describing it as "tremendous news" that significantly improves long-haul connectivity for customers across the south of Ireland through a year-round connection to Europe's third-busiest airport.

The expansion reflects the growing success of Air France's operations at what is described as Ireland's fastest-growing airport, with services having developed "from strength to strength" over recent years.