By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-28 00:19:29 | Updated at 2025-03-31 01:30:37
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Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its route network for Summer 2025, offering UK travellers more affordable options to explore Europe.
The budget airline is adding numerous new destinations across multiple UK airports including East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Bristol and Scottish airports.
The expansion will connect British holidaymakers with popular European destinations such as Budapest, Toulouse, Krakow, Madeira and Malta.
This significant growth in Ryanair's UK operations aims to increase connectivity whilst maintaining the carrier's commitment to low-cost travel.
More flights will go to Malta
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The new routes form part of the airline's strategy to strengthen its position as Europe's leading budget carrier.
East Midlands Airport will see a "significant increase in routes" according to Ryanair, though specific destinations have not yet been announced.
Liverpool will gain a direct connection to Budapest, Hungary, offering travellers an affordable way to visit the historic European capital.
"We are excited to announce this new route from Liverpool to Budapest for Summer 2025, giving our passengers a convenient, affordable way to visit one of Europe's most beautiful cities," Ryanair stated.
Leeds Bradford Airport customers will benefit from new flights to "sunny Mediterranean destinations" as part of the expansion.
The airline said Leeds Bradford customers "will be delighted with our expanded route offerings for Summer 2025." Norwich Airport will also see additional international routes as part of Ryanair's expansion plans.
The airline stated: "With new routes from Norwich for Summer 2025, Ryanair is committed to providing greater connectivity for our passengers, offering them more destinations at affordable prices."
Bristol travellers will gain a direct connection to Toulouse in southern France.
A new route will connect Liverpool to Budapest
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These routes will operate from airports including Edinburgh and Glasgow. This comes just weeks after the airline confirmed more routes from Scotland and East Midlands airports.
The expansion across multiple UK airports reinforces Ryanair's commitment to providing affordable European travel options.
Hundreds of new routes will run across the airport and the full details are yet to be confirmed.
The additional routes will provide UK travellers with more choice and flexibility when planning their summer holidays next year.
