Get to the airport with less stress

Do you think getting to the airport is actually more stressful than the flight itself? Well according to a new Citylink commissioned survey more than three-quarters of Irish people (77%) would agree!

Irish travellers want airport journeys to be simpler, more predictable causing less anxiety.

The survey, conducted via Opinions.ie, showcases that it’s not turbulence or take-off nerves weighing people down, it’s traffic, parking, delays and uncertainty before they even reach the terminal. Nearly 9 in 10 people (88%) agree that airport parking costs are high, while 74% say parking can be difficult to find. 72% say driving and traffic contribute significantly to travel stress, rising to 84% when flights are delayed or schedules change. Public transport isn’t always offering reassurance either, with 74% of respondents agreeing that airport transport options can be difficult to navigate or find.

“What this research shows very clearly is that for many people, the stress starts long before they reach the airport,” said Seán Ó Ciardha, Marketing Manager, Citylink.

“Traffic, parking costs and the pressure of getting there on time all add up.

“With our Cork to Dublin Airport route, we aim to remove as much of that stress as possible — offering a simpler, more flexible way to travel that people can rely on. Citylink connects people across Ireland every day, and this route in particular plays an important role in supporting the public moving between two of the country’s key cities, whether they’re heading away for work, family or holidays.”

“Last year alone, over 300,000 passengers travelled on Citylink’s Cork to Dublin Airport route, with demand peaking at up to 25,000 passengers in the busiest months,” Seán added. As part of the campaign, Citylink is working with Cork personality Kevin Twomey. The phrase ‘Just a boy from Cork’ is widely associated with the podcast I’m Grand Mam - co-hosted by Kevin.

“Cork people have a habit of keeping things simple,” said Kevin Twomey. “When Citylink said ‘Just a Bus from Cork’, it made perfect sense to me. No drama, no overthinking, you get on the bus that is from Cork, someone else does the driving, and you’re sorted.”

Citylink’s Cork to Dublin Airport service offers an alternative to driving, removing the hassle of traffic and parking, while building flexibility into travel plans.

Passengers can hop on the next available coach if they miss their bus at no extra cost, and tickets can be changed up to three times, making it easier to adapt when plans change. The service operates up to 14 daily departures each way (28 services per day).