Start all your holiday plans from Kerry Airport

IT’S really not until you take-off or land on the runway at Kerry Airport that you really begin to appreciate its accessibility. People in Kerry won’t need reminding of the fact any holiday or trip abroad usually means a 1 to 3 hour car journey just to get to an airport. But Kerry Airport has helped reduce the journey time for most of us which has taken the lethargy out of travel times from Kerry.

On a recent visit to Berlin I was struck by the sheer convenience and hassle-free status of the trip, which was made possible by the fact we were able to travel to one of Europe’s major cities from the heart of Kerry. Moreover, the Kerry-Berlin service should be viewed by Kerry peoples as an opportunity rather than just another destination as it’s not often you get to see a wonderful city from such a convenient starting point.

The same is also true of flights to Faro and Alicante which again gives sun seekers a chance to enjoy a holiday knowing once you land in Kerry it’s only a short drive home. Management at Kerry Airport are delighted to have secured an extra month for its Faro service in 2018 which will now operate from June, July, August and September resulting in 9 extra flights (4 on Tuesdays and 5 Saturdays).

It’s thought the extra month will benefit people working in the tourism industry as it affords them an opportunity to enjoy a sun holiday once the season starts to unwind in Kerry.

There’s also good news on the Kerry-Dublin service which is a staple of the airport’s daily schedule. This again is an excellent service that minimises car and rail times to the capital making it ideal for business trips and sporting events. Last month’s announcement that a new Kerry-Dublin deal under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract will add an extra year to the service is to be welcomed. The service was due to expire at the end of January 2018 but has now been extended until January 31, 2022.

Another major plus for Kerry Airport is the accessible and frequent flight schedule to Dublin which basically means you can catch connecting flights to anywhere in the world from Kerry. I know of people who have started their journeys to faroff places like India, Russia, and North Africa with a short flight from Kerry to Dublin.

Kerry Airport is a wonderful amenity on our doorstep, but like all services it relies on footfall to make it viable and sustainable. It’s essentially your service which is why you should consider including Kerry Airport in your travel plans for 2018 – be that a sun holiday, a visit to Berlin, a trip to Dublin, or as part of a connecting flight to a destination around the world. All great holiday destinations begin with good decisions.