Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low-fares airline, today (Wed, 17 Jun) announced that it has carried over 30m passengers through Bristol Airport since it began operations to/from the airport in 1998. Since then, Ryanair opened a base at Bristol Airport, which has grown significantly from 2 aircraft in 2007 to 5 based B737 aircraft today, representing a $500m investment and supporting over 1,400 local jobs.

This summer, Ryanair is operating its biggest ever schedule to/from Bristol, with over 330 weekly flights across 36 routes, including an exciting new route to Bari, among other popular sun hotspots like Malaga, Tenerife and Venice, as well as top city break destinations like Budapest, Krakow, and Madrid.

To celebrate this significant milestone, the airline has launched a limited-time seat sale with fares available from just £29.99 available to book now via the Ryanair App.

Ryanair’s Director of Comms, Jade Kirwan, said:

“We’re delighted to mark 30 million Ryanair passengers through Bristol Airport since we began operations to/from Bristol in 1998. This significant milestone showcases Ryanair’s continued investment and growth in the region – including our 5 aircraft base – delivering important low-fare connectivity, traffic, tourism, jobs, and economic growth.

This summer, Ryanair is operating our biggest ever Bristol schedule with 330 weekly flights across 36 routes, including our new Bari route. Ryanair’s full Summer 2026 schedule is available to book now on the Ryanair app, with flights to/from Bristol Airport available from as little as £29.99.”

Bristol Airport’s Chief Executive, Dave Lees, said: 

“30 million Ryanair passengers travelling through Bristol Airport is a brilliant milestone and testament to our long-standing partnership of more than 25 years, offering routes that people in the South West and Wales enjoy travelling too as well connecting many families and friends in Ireland, with relatives in the region.”