Ryanair adds four routes, expands frequencies and launches winter flight deals. Photo Credit: Ryanair
Ryanair, the number one low-cost airline in Spain, has announced its winter schedule for 2026 for the Alicante airport, which features 79 routes, including four new connections to key destinations in Italy and Germany. Additionally, the low-cost airline has increased frequencies on 28 of its existing routes, giving residents on the Costa Blanca the chance to explore popular destinations on their winter holidays.
Ryanair adds four new European destinations: Winter holiday flights to Italy and Germany
To be specific, the popular low-cost airline announced on Wednesday, October 21, that it will debut four new connections to Catania and Venice, in Italy, and Friedrichshafen and Saarbrücken, in Germany. Ryanair has also increased frequencies to destinations like Lisbon, Rome, Kaunas, Pardubice, Poznan, and many other European airports.
More than 3.3 million seats available this winter
Including the new additions, Ryanair will operate more than 3.3 million seats to and from the Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport from the end of October 2026 until the end of March 2027. Most of these flights will be covered by the 15 existing aircraft based at the Alicante airport.
New routes connect the popular Costa Blanca hub with Italy and Germany
Among the new destinations, passengers can enjoy five weekly flights to Catania, three to Venice-Marco Polo, and two to Friedrichshafen and Saarbrücken each. The announcement post made by the airline specified that this would represent an 11 per cent growth to 9.1 million annual passengers.
The airline’s ultra limited edition deal: Exclusive fares start at €19.99 on the website and app
Additionally, the airline has launched a limited-time promotion with fares from €19.99 for bookings made before Friday, October 23. The deals, which have been announced to celebrate Ryanair’s new winter routes, can be made now on the company’s official website and on its app.
“With this schedule, Ryanair continues to lead air traffic on the Costa Blanca, offering residents and visitors even more options for enjoying a winter break at affordable fares,” stated Alejandra Ruiz, Ryanair’s spokesperson in Spain.