Ryanair announces 29 new summer 2027 routes, including four from Leeds Bradford

Ryanair has unveiled the first 29 new routes in its summer 2027 schedule, giving holidaymakers more options for next year's European breaks, including four new connections from Leeds Bradford Airport.

Announced on Friday, October 9, the expansion includes new services from airports across the UK, with destinations ranging from Italy and Greece to Portugal and Poland. The airline says the new routes are available to book through its website and app, with further additions to its summer schedule expected to be announced.

The launch is particularly notable for Leeds Bradford, which gains four new routes to Bari in southern Italy, Budapest in Hungary, Corfu in Greece and Tirana in Albania. These additions offer travellers more choice for city breaks and summer holidays without necessarily having to travel to a larger airport elsewhere in the country.

Which UK airports are getting new Ryanair routes?

Leeds Bradford is among the biggest beneficiaries of the first announcement, but the expansion also includes new services from several other regional airports.

Newcastle is gaining routes to Reus in Spain and Rhodes in Greece, while Bournemouth and Exeter will both have new flights to Porto in Portugal. Norwich is set to gain a connection to Málaga, East Midlands will add Gdańsk in Poland, and Birmingham will have a new route to Wrocław.

The airline's wider list of additions includes connections between destinations across Italy, Poland, Morocco, Germany and other European markets. Ryanair says the 29 routes are the first part of its summer 2027 expansion, rather than the complete schedule for the season.

When can passengers book the new flights?

The new routes have already gone on sale through Ryanair's official booking channels. Travellers planning ahead for next summer can compare the available dates and fares before choosing their destination, although prices and availability will depend on the route and travel dates selected.

Ryanair says its summer 2027 network is expected to cover more than 2,500 routes across 230 destinations. The airline has encouraged customers to book early, but passengers should compare the full cost of their trip, including baggage, airport transfers and accommodation, rather than judging a holiday solely on the advertised flight price.

For anyone considering a departure from Leeds Bradford or another regional airport, the new services could make some European destinations easier to reach next summer. More routes may follow as Ryanair continues to reveal its plans for the 2027 season.

Where to book: The new routes are available through the official Ryanair website.