Ryanair is ramping up its presence for 2023 at Belfast International Airport, with new plans for the season ahead.
The airline has confirmed it plans to operate 4 additional routes for Summer’23, as part of its return to the airport.
The return to Belfast International will consist of 16 total routes, with the four new routes being Budapest, Cardiff, Mallorca, and Valencia.
In total, Ryanair will operate over 140 weekly flights to/from Belfast International with two aircraft based at the airport from the beginning of the Summer 2023 season
Ryanair’s Director of Digital & Marketing, Dara Brady said:
“We are pleased to announce 4 additional routes at our new base at Belfast International for Summer’23 to the exciting destinations of Budapest, Cardiff, Mallorca, and Valencia. We will operate 16 total routes and 2 based aircraft representing an investment of $200m and the creation of over 800 direct/indirect jobs at Belfast International.
Graham Keddie, Managing Director, Belfast International Airport said:
“The addition of a further four new routes by Ryanair is a fantastic way to end 2022. These exciting new destinations, particularly Budapest and Cardiff, which are both previously unserved, are most welcome and will provide further connectivity from Northern Ireland. From March 2023 Ryanair will now operate 16 new routes and base two aircraft providing a real boost to the local tourism and business economy.”
Trust in Belfast International’s growth
With EasyJet bumping up its presence at the Northern Ireland airport, it seems that Ryanair wants a piece of the passenger pie for the summer season.
And that’s no bad thing – it will provide choice to passengers, which means those who can afford to can get away for the summer.
With the cost of living crisis forcing belts to be tightened, people will seek cheaper breaks and holidays – and the low-cost carriers will be waiting to receive the with open arms.
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