Southampton airport announces new flight route to Cork

Southampton Airport said Cork had been one of the most requested routes in Ireland from the Hampshire city

Southampton Airport has announced a new flight route to Cork in Ireland.

Operated by Stobart Air on behalf of Aer Lingus, five flights per week between the two cities will start from March, but with tickets on sale now.

This route will add to Southampton Airport's existing flights to Ireland which includes Dublin and Belfast.

Southampton Airport managing director Dave Lees said Cork had been one of the most requested routes in Ireland from the Hampshire city.

He added: "This new air link will open important connections for our region, which will be useful for business, the cruise industry, yachting, the universities and those visiting friends and relatives."