Ryanair unveils Winter 2025 schedule for Bologna

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44 routes, 11 based aircraft and forecast growth to six million passengers per year

Ryanair, Europe’s and Italy’s largest airline, has announced its Winter 2025 schedule for Bologna. The programme includes 44 routes, one reinstated connection to Amman and 11 aircraft based at the airport—an investment exceeding one billion US dollars. The airline expects to carry six million passengers per year and support more than 4,800 local jobs, strengthening Bologna’s role as a year-round gateway for inbound tourism.

Expanded network and additional frequencies

Alongside the return of the Bologna–Amman route, Ryanair is increasing frequencies on more than 20 popular services, including Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, Krakow and Tirana. With these additions, customers across Bologna and the wider Emilia-Romagna region gain broader access to leisure and business destinations at the carrier’s lowest fares. Ryanair has served Bologna for 17 years and has already transported more than 55 million passengers to and from the airport.

Investment outlook and policy demands

Ryanair reiterates its readiness to expand further if the Italian Government abolishes the Municipal Tax at all airports. The airline states that removing the levy would trigger an immediate investment: 40 new based aircraft, 250 additional routes, 20 million extra passengers and 1,500 new Ryanair jobs—supporting up to 15,000 jobs across Italy.

To mark the launch of the Winter 2025 schedule and the reinstated Amman route, Ryanair is offering a three-day seat sale with fares starting at €34.99 for travel until the end of June, bookable exclusively on ryanair.com.

Statements from Ryanair and Bologna Airport

Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jason McGuinness, said the Winter 2025 programme reflects the airline’s continued commitment to the Emilia-Romagna region, noting that the 44 routes and more than 520 weekly flights will offer over 2.2 million low-fare seats this winter, a ten per cent increase compared with Winter 2024. He highlighted the long-standing presence in Bologna and the substantial investment associated with the 11 based aircraft.

Antonello Bonolis, Director of Business Aviation at Bologna Airport, emphasised the importance of the partnership for the region’s development since its launch in 2008. He noted that Ryanair now accounts for around 55 per cent of the airport’s total passenger traffic and highlighted the airport’s broader economic impact, generating more than one billion euros in GDP and over 20,000 jobs through direct, indirect and induced effects.