Norwich Airport has seen a significant boost in passenger numbers over the summer season, thanks to the successful launch of new routes by Ryanair. Between April and October this year, the airport welcomed 316,000 passengers, marking an impressive 23% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Norwich Airport said the introduction of new routes to Alicante, Faro, and Malta by Ryanair in April has been a key factor in this surge, with passenger numbers exceeding expectations. Ryanair carried almost 63,000 passengers over the summer, surpassing its initial forecast of 60,000.
In a move that delighted holidaymakers, Ryanair announced in May that it would extend its flights to Alicante through the winter, making it a year-round service. And the airline has since confirmed that it will continue all three routes next summer, with all flights available to book now.
Richard Pace, Managing Director of Norwich Airport, said: “The launch of the Ryanair routes has been a huge success, carrying more passengers than forecast and accounting for a total increase in passenger numbers of almost a quarter on last summer.
“The new routes have complemented TUI’s nine very popular sunshine destinations from Norwich, and it’s also encouraging to see demand for KLM flights to Amsterdam grow year-on-year, providing our passengers with connections to 155 global destinations via Schiphol Airport this winter. We’re looking forward to a busy 2025 and continuing to offer passengers great choice with the ease and convenience of flying from their local airport.
Earlier this year Norwich Airport was rated one of the top three airports in the UK for customer service in a national consumer survey.
Norwich Airport is owned and operated by Regional and City Airports (RCA), the UK’s leading regional airport operator and a part of Rigby Group plc. RCA also owns and operates Exeter Airport and Bournemouth Airport and holds a management contract for Solent Airport.
For a full list of destinations available from Norwich Airport visit the airport website.
