Norwegian has announced that new low-cost transatlantic flights from Ireland to the US East Coast will include use of the U.S Preclearance facilities at Dublin and Shannon airports for passengers.

In July, Norwegian will begin a series of affordable transatlantic routes from Ireland to airports on the US east coast offering access into New York, Boston and New England.

From Dublin and Shannon, Norwegian offers flights to Stewart International Airport in New York State, along with Providence Airport which offers a gateway into Boston and New England.

Dublin and Shannon are among only a few airports worldwide to offer US preclearance, with Dublin Airport the only European capital to offer the facility.

US preclearance allows passengers to undertake all US inspections prior to departure – this allows passengers landing in the US to be treated as domestic arrivals, allowing them to avoid immigration queues and pick up their bags and go.

Norwegian’s new transatlantic routes will launch from Dublin, Shannon and Cork as follows:

From 1st July:

  • Daily flights will operate from Dublin to Stewart International (New York)
  • Five weekly flights will operate from Dublin to Providence (Greater Boston)
  • Three weekly flights will operate from Cork to Providence (Greater Boston)

From 2nd July:

  • Two weekly flights will operate from Shannon to Stewart Intl (New York)
  • Two weekly flights will operate from Shannon to Providence (greater Boston)