Ryanair Announces Winter 2025 Schedule for Alicante

International

Ten new routes and 12% capacity growth strengthen Ryanair’s position as Spain’s leading airline

Ryanair, Spain’s No. 1 airline, has unveiled its Winter 2025 schedule for Alicante, featuring 79 routes, including ten new destinations such as Bratislava (Slovakia), Linz and Salzburg (Austria), Bydgoszcz and Rzeszow (Poland), Cardiff, Aberdeen (UK), Stockholm Västeras and Smaland (Sweden), and Lanzarote (Spain).

The expanded program also includes additional frequencies on 29 popular routes, among them Milan, Marrakesh, Budapest and Edinburgh, increasing Ryanair’s overall winter capacity at Alicante by 12%.

Strong investment and local impact

The winter schedule will be operated primarily by 16 aircraft based in Alicante, representing a $1.6 billion investment. This expansion supports over 6,700 local jobs and reinforces Ryanair’s commitment to driving year-round tourism and affordable connectivity for residents and visitors alike.

Challenges from increased airport charges

While Ryanair continues to grow in Alicante, the airline has been forced to cut one million seats from its broader Spanish winter schedule due to AENA’s 6.62% airport charge increase and what Ryanair describes as ineffective “incentive schemes”.

These rising costs, according to the airline, make several regional airports financially unsustainable. Ryanair has consistently invested in regional growth to support low-fare access and tourism but warns that uncompetitive fees threaten this progress.

Statement from Ryanair

“Ryanair is pleased to launch our Alicante Winter 2025 schedule with 79 routes, including ten new exciting destinations such as Bratislava, Salzburg, Bydgoszcz and Lanzarote, plus extra flights on 29 existing routes,” said Alejandra Ruiz, Ryanair’s Head of Communications and spokesperson in Spain.

“This growth increases Ryanair’s capacity at Alicante by 12%, giving customers even more choice at Europe’s lowest fares. Despite AENA’s excessive taxes, Ryanair remains committed to Alicante with 16 based aircraft, supporting more than 6,700 local jobs.”

Flights available now

Ryanair’s full Winter 2025 schedule is now open for booking at Ryanair.com, with fares starting from €21.99 for travel between November 2025 and March 2026.