Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low-fares airline, today (Thu, 22 Oct) celebrated 30 years of operations at Bournemouth Airport. Ryanair first began operations to/from Bournemouth Airport in 1996, with the launch of its Bournemouth to Dublin service. Since then, Ryanair has opened a 2 aircraft base at Bournemouth, representing a $200m investment and supporting over 2,000 local jobs, whilst strengthening the region’s European connectivity and offering choice at the lowest fares for
millions of passengers travelling to and from the region.
This Winter, Ryanair is operating 48 weekly flights across 9 routes to/from Bournemouth Airport, connecting passengers with popular travel destinations and key inbound tourism markets, including Spain, Poland and Malta. The airline has also announced a new exciting route to Porto for Summer 2027, with flights now available to book for as little as £24.99 onRyanair’s app/website.
Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said:
“We are delighted to celebrate 30 years of operations at Bournemouth Airport. This significant milestone reflects the continued and growing demand from Bournemouth citizens and visitors for Ryanair’s low fares, extensive route network, and industry-leading reliability. We look forward to welcoming many more passengers onboard our Bournemouth flights in the years ahead.”
Steve Gill, Managing Director at Bournemouth Airport, said:
“Ever since that first flight from Dublin in 1996, Ryanair has been a vital part of Bournemouth Airport’s growth, pioneering low-cost air travel and connecting our region with an ever-expanding choice of destinations. This anniversary is a significant milestone in our long-standing relationship, and we’re delighted to celebrate 30 years of flying from Bournemouth with Ryanair. We look forward to welcoming many more customers in the years ahead.”
