Ryanair unveils largest-ever Summer 2026 schedule for Trapani-Marsala - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Ryanair has announced its most extensive Summer schedule to date for Trapani-Marsala, marking a significant expansion following the launch of the airline’s new base at Vincenzo Florio Airport in January 2026. The development positions Trapani-Marsala as Ryanair’s third base in Sicily and its twentieth in Italy.

Expansion driven by regional tax policy

According to Ryanair, the growth follows the Sicilian Region’s decision to remove the Municipal Tax at smaller airports, a measure the airline credits with stimulating additional connectivity, tourism and employment. For Summer 2026, Ryanair will station two aircraft at Trapani-Marsala, representing an investment valued at approximately 200 million US dollars.

The Summer programme includes 24 routes, six of which are newly introduced. The new connections link Trapani-Marsala with Stockholm, Bournemouth, Bari, Lublin, Saarbrücken and Verona. Ryanair projects annual passenger traffic of 1.2 million at the airport, reflecting an increase of 35 percent compared with previous periods.

Economic impact and employment outlook

The airline states that the expanded schedule is expected to support more than 960 local jobs, while contributing to regional economic activity through increased visitor flows and improved year-round accessibility. Ryanair emphasises that the additional capacity is intended to provide greater travel choice and competitive fares for both residents and international visitors.

Call for broader tax reform

Ryanair has urged the Sicilian Government to extend the removal of the Municipal Tax to all airports across the island, including Palermo and Catania. The carrier argues that a uniform policy would unlock comparable growth potential, enhance connectivity and further reduce fares.

At the national level, Ryanair continues to criticise the Municipal Tax structure, describing it as a constraint on airport competitiveness. The airline specifically highlights Rome, citing elevated tax levels, operational restrictions at Ciampino Airport and rising airport charges as factors limiting growth.

Promotional fares accompany launch

To coincide with the Summer 2026 announcement, Ryanair has introduced a promotional seat sale, with fares starting from 29.99 euros, available through the Ryanair app subject to availability.

Fabrizio Francioni, Head of Communications Italy at Ryanair, commented:

“As Europe and Italy’s No.1 airline, Ryanair is delighted to announce this record-breaking Summer ’26 schedule for Trapani-Marsala – a direct result of the Sicilian Region’s proactive decision to scrap the Municipal Tax at smaller Sicilian airports. With two based aircraft and 24 routes, including six new connections, this programme will support over 960 local jobs and 1.2 million annual passengers, strengthening connectivity, tourism and employment at Europe’s lowest fares.”

Salvatore Ombra, President of Airgest, added:

“Starting this summer, as previously announced, a second phase will begin. We have delivered on our promise: six new routes, bringing the total to 24 destinations. Our goal is to reach 1.5 million passengers by 2026. In addition, significant investments will be made for a major redesign of our airport. Eight construction projects will begin by the end of this year, with 13.8 million euros invested in our airport. Negotiations are ongoing, and the objective is to return to the traffic levels achieved in 2016–2017.”

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