KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has reduced fares to European destinations from Ireland by as much as 34%.

The cheaper return fares will apply to flights from Dublin and Cork via Amsterdam to more than 50 European destinations. The new prices, which will be applicable for the whole year are available for booking and travel immediately.

Passengers can take advantage of the new fares on popular European routes from Dublin including Aalborg in Denmark originally €349, now €229 - a good 34% saving.

Other top savings include routes to Zurich, Vienna and Frankfurt, all reduced by 29%. Fares to Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague and Venice all have a reduction in price of 26%.

KLM offers up to five daily flights a day from Dublin to its award winning hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.