Nashville Is Getting Two New Connections to Europe — Here’s Where

Two major airlines just announced new routes.

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It’s about to get easier to travel from Nashville to Europe thanks to the addition of two new direct flights to both Ireland and Iceland this spring.

To start, Aer Lingus will launch flights from Dublin to the “Music City” on April 12, 2025, according to the airline. The flights will operate four times each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, on an Airbus A321XLR aircraft. 

The new route will operate nearly year-round with a six week suspension in January and February.

“The connection between Irish and American country music runs deep and Nashville’s iconic status as the capital of country music makes it a dream destination for music lovers,” Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus’ chief customer officer, said in a statement. “Its fast-growing fashion, finance, healthcare and automotive industries also offer plenty of opportunities for business travellers."

Travelers flying back to the United States from Dublin can take advantage of the airport’s US Pre-Clearance facility, which allows travelers to clear both U.S. Security (TSA) and U.S. Customs before flying back.

Then on May 16, 2025, Icelandair will launch flights from Nashville to Reykjavik four times each week through October, according to the carrier. These flights will operate on a Boeing 737-800 MAX aircraft on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, according to the airport.

“Our new service will… provide travelers from Iceland and Europe, connecting through Nashville, more choices throughout the US,” Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “In addition, we encourage passengers traveling to Europe, to take an Icelandair Stopover, and explore our home. We look forward to welcoming Nashville aboard.”

With this new flight, Icelandair will operate service to 18 different destinations in North America, including New York, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Portland, and more.

The airline, which uses a hub-and-spoke model through Reykjavik, has made a business out of connecting smaller U.S. cities to Europe. Last week, the carrier also partnered with Southwest Airlines to offer international connections to Southwest’s customers starting next year.

Beyond these destinations, Nashville International Airport (BNA) offers flights to several international cities, including Cancun, London, Montreal, Punta Cana, and more.