Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (30 May) celebrated 20 years of operations in Faro with its biggest ever summer schedule of 47 routes incl. 8 new routes to Aarhus, Barcelona, Belfast, Copenhagen, Exeter, Frankfurt, Rome, and Toulouse and increased frequencies on 12 routes incl. Cologne, Dublin, Madrid, Marseille, Milan, Newquay, Shannon, and more. This record schedule will see Ryanair base 10 aircraft in Faro for Summer ‘23 ($1bn investment) and support over 3,000 aviation jobs incl. 300 direct jobs.

Ryanair’s Faro Summer ‘23 schedule will deliver:

• 10 based aircraft ($1bn investment) incl. 2 new Boeing 737 Gamechangers
• 47 total routes incl. 8 new routes Aarhus, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Rome, Toulouse, and more
• 520+ flights per week
• 20% growth on S22
• 3.5m passengers to/from Faro p.a.
• 3,000 jobs incl. 300 direct jobs

Ryanair will operate over 520 weekly flights for Summer 2023 (20% growth on S22) giving Faro’s citizens/visitors the widest choice at the lowest fares in Europe when booking their Summer ‘23 getaways while growing both inbound tourism and jobs. This unrivalled growth is underpinned by Ryanair’s $1bn investment in Faro Airport, with 10 based aircraft and supporting over 3,000 jobs in the region.

To celebrate 20 years of flying to/from Faro customers and visitors can now book a well-deserved Summer getaway at the lowest fares from just €29.99 one way for travel until Oct ‘23, only available on the Ryanair.com website.

Country Manager for Spain & Portugal, Elena Cabrera said:

“As Europe’s biggest airline, Ryanair is delighted to celebrate 20 years of operations in Faro with the launch of our biggest ever schedule for Summer ’23, with 47 exciting routes incl. 8 new routes to Aarhus, Barcelona, Belfast, Copenhagen, Exeter, Frankfurt, Rome, and Toulouse. This new schedule is underpinned by Ryanair’s commitment to Faro, basing 10 aircraft at Faro Airport ($1bn investment) and supporting over 3,000 jobs incl. 300 direct jobs.

Efficient operations and competitive airport charges provide the foundation from which Ryanair can deliver long-term

traffic growth and increased connectivity. We have worked closely with our partners in Faro Airport to secure this growth and improve services for those that live, work, or wish to visit the Algarve.

To celebrate 20 years of Ryanair flying to/from Faro we are offering seats available from just €29.99 one way for travel until Oct ’23 at www.Ryanair.com.”