Elvis Presley impersonator Ciarán Houlihan with Aer Lingus cabin crew members Wendy Seong and Dave Kennedy at the announcement of new direct flights from Dublin to Las Vegas. Photo: Naoise Culhane Elvis Presley impersonator Ciarán Houlihan with Aer Lingus cabin crew members Wendy Seong and Dave Kennedy. Photo: Naoise Culhane Aer Lingus has set its sights on Sin City.
The airline will fly direct from Dublin Airport to Las Vegas from October 25, it has announced. The route has long been rumoured and speculated upon, but today is finally set for take-off. The new flights will run three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, until April 29, 2025.
Flights are priced from €499 return including taxes and charges, and are on sale today. "It is a long-held ambition of ours to fly to Las Vegas,” said Aer Lingus’ Chief Executive Officer, Lynne Embleton. “The launch of this new Aer Lingus route is a significant moment for us and our customers.
" EI50 will depart at 15.20, arriving into Harry Reid International Airport at 17.50 local time.
The return flight, E151, will depart at 19.35 and arrive back into Dublin at 13.10 the following day.
Flights will be operated on a wide-body Airbus A330-300, the airline said. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Aer Lingus to Las Vegas for the very first time,” said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Elvis Presley impersonator Ciarán Houlihan with Aer Lingus cabin crew .
