Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today (Tue, 10 Nov) announced that it has carried over 75 million passengers through Manchester Airport since commencing operations to/from the airport in 1994.

Since launching its first route from Manchester to Dublin over 30 years ago, Ryanair has significantly grown its Manchester operation, providing citizens/visitors in the North West with unbeatable low fare connectivity, driving inbound tourism and supporting thousands of local jobs. Today, Ryanair boasts a 19 aircraft base at Manchester, representing a $1.9bn investment in the North West and supporting over 7,500 local jobs. The airline operates over 420 weekly flights across 66 routes to/from Manchester Airport for Winter 2026, connecting passengers with popular destinations across Europe, including Spain, Italy, Portugal and Poland, with flights now available to book for as little as £24.99 on the Ryanair app/website.

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

“We are delighted to celebrate carrying over 75 million passengers through Manchester Airport since commencing operations in 1994. This significant milestone reflects the continued and growing demand for Ryanair’s low fares, extensive route network, and industry-leading reliability.

This Winter, Ryanair is operating over 420 weekly flights across 66 routes to/from Manchester Airport, connecting passengers with popular destinations across Europe, including Spain, Italy, Portugal and Poland. As the UK’s No.1 low-fares airline, Ryanair remains committed to delivering traffic, tourism and jobs for Manchester, and we look forward to welcoming millions more passengers onboard in the years ahead.

Ryanair’s full Winter 2026 schedule is available to book now on the Ryanair app/website, with flights to/from Manchester Airport from as little as £24.99.”

Manchester Airport Chief Commercial Officer, Stephen Turner, said:

“As the biggest and best airport in the North, we’re proud to connect people in the region with more destinations than anyone else. Ryanair has played a crucial role in delivering that connectivity for more than three decades, serving a huge array of destinations across Europe. We know our passengers value the affordable fares and flexible travel options that Ryanair provides and are delighted to see them hit this milestone.

Ryanair now has exclusive use of Terminal 3 here at the UK’s global gateway in the North – and we’re excited to have recently started a multimillion-pound revamp of the terminal which will bring extra space, more seating, greater natural light and a range of new shops and eateries to what is already a great facility.”