Ryanair continues to expand its network, announcing the opening of three new routes from Brussels South Charleroi Airport. These new destinations will join a series of nine other routes planned for winter 2024-2025. Ryanair isn't stopping there, either, with the addition of two new routes in Scotland. The low-cost airline, known for its aggressive expansion strategy, is thus enabling travellers to discover new destinations without breaking the bank. With this expansion, Ryanair reinforces its key role in the European air transport landscape.
From Brussels-Charleroi to new horizons
From the heart of Europe, Ryanair offers three new destinations from the airport of Brussels South Charleroi. With these additions, the company is expanding its offer and further consolidating its position as low-cost leader. Charleroi passengers will soon be able to embark for Salerno on the sumptuous Amalfi Coast in Italy, a region prized for its spectacular scenery and authentic cuisine. Next, culture and history buffs can opt for Katowice in Poland, a city in the throes of change, where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously.
But Brussels-Charleroi is not the only beneficiary of this expansion. With links to Europe's most beautiful shores, Ryanair once again demonstrates its ability to satisfy passengers' desire to get away from it all, while connecting cultures. Sun-seeking travellers will appreciate the new route to Lamezia Terme in Calabria, a place of unrivalled natural beauty, with its golden beaches and turquoise waters.
A well-thought-out growth strategy
The strategy of Ryanair is clear: focus on attractive, often little-known destinations to offer a unique experience at competitive rates. Salerno, Katowice and Lamezia Terme represent not only a diversity of landscapes and cultures, but also an invitation to explore. Each new route allows Brussels-Charleroi travellers to broaden their horizons of discovery.
Two new routes from Scotland
Scotland is not left out of this expansion. Two new routes take off from Glasgow and Edinburgh, offering Scots exciting new travel prospects. From Glasgow, Ryanair introduces direct flights to the magnificent beaches of Majorca, the island of a thousand Spanish charms.
In addition, Edinburgh, a city rich in tradition and exceptional historical heritage, sees the opening of an itinerary to Faro, Portugal, gateway to the Algarve, with its golden cliffs and sunny climate. These two additions testify to the commitment of Ryanair to diversify its offerings and connect Scotland ever more closely with continental Europe.
Increased connectivity
For RyanairThese new routes are not only an extension of its air network, but also a further opportunity to improve connectivity between the British Isles and mainland Europe. This prospect strengthens cultural and economic ties, while meeting growing demand for affordable connections to exciting destinations.
The addition of these routes not only offers a major competitive advantage to Ryanair but also make it easier for travelers to discover Europe's hidden treasures. For further information, please consult the articles on Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlinesand on Lufthansa and ITA Airways.
Comparison of new Ryanair routes
| Starting point | New lines planned |
| Brussels-Charleroi | Salerno - Amalfi Coast |
| Brussels-Charleroi | Katowice |
| Brussels-Charleroi | Göteborg |
| Scotland | Cork |
| Scotland | Dessyne |
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