INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2026) — Up, up and away today! Aer Lingus’ new Thursday flight to Dublin launches this afternoon, marking a milestone of growth that is exceeding expectations after the new transatlantic service made its operational debut last May.

“The response from travelers has been emphatic,” said Marsha Wurster, senior director of commercial enterprise for the Indianapolis Airport Authority. “Launching a fifth weekly flight less than a year after our inaugural departure reflects the strong demand that exists right here in central Indiana for world-class travel connectivity.”

Aer Lingus services between Indianapolis and Dublin will increase to five flights per week starting April 27 through to the end of the 2026 summer season. Year-round service four times per week will continue following the summer season.

“We are very pleased to note the growing demand for travel, particularly from Indianapolis, to Ireland and the wider European market,” said Reid Moody, chief strategy and planning officer at Aer Lingus. “By increasing frequency on this route to five flights per week, we’re providing even greater choice and flexibility for business and leisure travelers.”

With five weekly departures through the summer, Hoosiers now have even more frequent access to Dublin and seamless connections to more than 20 destinations beyond, including Paris, London, Frankfurt, Rome and Amsterdam. As an added convenience, Dublin Airport is one of only two airports in Europe offering U.S.-bound travelers preclearance services — allowing passengers to complete U.S. immigration and customs procedures before departure and arrive in Indianapolis as domestic travelers.

Indiana is home to 52 Ireland-based businesses and more than 1,090 foreign-owned business establishments representing more than 40 countries and territories. The Indy-Dublin nonstop route is estimated to have a more than $50 million annual economic impact on Indiana’s economy.

The Aer Lingus Indy to Dublin nonstop flight operates on a state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR, offering dual class seats, including 16 business class seats.

Tickets for nonstop Aer Lingus service between Indianapolis and Dublin are on sale now at aerlingus.com.