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Ryanair will add a direct link from Shannon to Milan Bergamo from March 28, 2027, expanding options for travellers in Ireland’s Mid-West. The twice-weekly service is now on sale and offers a new low-cost gateway to Milan and the nearby Italian Lakes and Alps.
Route and timetable
The carrier confirmed flights will operate every Wednesday and Sunday, with the first departure scheduled for Sunday, 28 March 2027. Tickets are already available through Ryanair’s website and mobile app, even though the airline has not yet released its full Irish summer schedule.
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Because the service flies mid-week and at the weekend, the timetable does not support a typical Friday‑to‑Sunday city break. Travellers could instead depart on Sunday and return on Wednesday for a three-night break, or travel from Wednesday to Sunday for a four-night stay. Combining both departures would allow for a full week away.
Why Bergamo matters
Bergamo Airport is Ryanair’s principal hub for Milan operations and lies about 50km northeast of the city. That location makes it convenient for visitors seeking Milan’s shopping and cultural attractions, as well as for trips to Lake Como, Lake Garda and the Alpine foothills.
Local reaction and significance
Ryanair’s communications director emphasised the move as an early preview of summer 2027 services, saying the new link will provide Irish customers in the Mid‑West with a direct, low-fare connection to “one of Italy’s most exciting destinations” and easy access to the Lakes region.
Ray O’Driscoll, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, described the addition of Milan Bergamo as a further vote of confidence in the airport. He noted the new service strengthens Shannon’s European network, supports inbound tourism and business travel, and builds on what the airport has called its strongest route programme in 17 years.
