Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Malaga Airport.Ryanair takes off: Budget airline expands Malaga routes for summer 2025. Credit: Shutterstock, Konwicki Marcin
Ryanair is cranking up the heat in Malaga, announcing a major summer expansion that will see the budget airline adding five new international routes from the Costa del Sol hotspot in 2025.
Passengers can now jet off to Brno (Czech Republic), Lübeck and Münster (Germany), Teesside (England) and Warsaw (Poland), as part of a whopping 91-route schedule from Malaga Airport.
And Ryanair isn’t just adding flights – it’s making a serious investment. The Irish airline will be operating with 18 aircraft based in Malaga, splashing out around €1.75 billion (around $1.8 billion) on its expanded operations. That’s not just good news for holidaymakers – it’s a boost for the local economy, with over 4,500 jobs set to be supported by the airline’s expansion.
Fighting back against airport fee hikes
While Ryanair has been slashing routes elsewhere in Spain amid a fiery bust-up with AENA over what it calls ‘excessive charges’, Malaga has emerged as the golden child of its Spanish network. Rather than cutting back, the airline is doubling down on the Costa del Sol, cementing the region as one of its most strategic hubs.
A sunny future for Malaga flyers?
With summer 2025 set to be busier than ever, Ryanair’s move is a clear vote of confidence in Malaga’s tourism and business potential. Whether it’s sun-seekers, city-breakers, or bargain-hunters looking for cheap flights, Ryanair is betting big on the Costa del Sol.
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