TUI announced it will operate a new route from Cork Airport to Palma Airport for Summer 2027, strengthening its Marella Cruises offering for Irish holidaymakers. The service will operate every Tuesday from 18 May until 31 August 2027 using 189 seat Boeing 737-800 & Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
The route will give holidaymakers from across the South of Ireland, an opportunity to sail with Marella Cruises from Palma, a key Mediterranean homeport for Marella, where a range of Mediterranean sailings will depart. Several itineraries will stop at iconic destinations across Spain, France and Italy, before returning to Palma.
Cork Airport Head of Aviation Business Development & Communications, Tara Finn stated “Mediterranean cruise holidays remain incredibly popular with Irish consumers and make for fantastic holidays. It is wonderful to have the TUI team here in Cork today for this new route announcement, flying Cork – Palma in Summer 2027. TUI is a valued partner, and we’re delighted to see the popular tour operator return to Cork Airport for next year’s summer season.”
TUI’s Head of Ireland, Katrina Barry, said: “We’re delighted to introduce the Cork to Majorca service from Cork for Summer 2027, giving Munster holidaymakers even more choice when planning their next sunshine escape. Palma is a key port for Marella Cruises, and this route provides fantastic opportunities to explore some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic destinations. TUI are making it easier than ever for customers to secure the holiday that suits them best, from their local airport.”
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