- Ryanair will base 12 aircraft at Budapest for winter 2026.
- The airline will operate 54 routes including eight new destinations.
- The schedule represents a $1.2bn (€1.02bn) investment.
- Ryanair expects to carry over 6m passengers annually.
- The expansion supports over 4,800 local jobs.
Ryanair has revealed a record winter 2026 schedule for Budapest with 12 based aircraft and 54 routes. The schedule includes eight new routes to East Midlands, Gdansk, Gothenburg, Krakow, Lamezia, Turin, Venice and Warsaw. The $1.2bn (€1.02bn) investment supports growth to over 6m passengers annually representing around 6pc growth.
The expansion follows Hungary’s decision to abolish aviation taxes from January 2025. Ryanair has increased traffic by 17pc in Hungary since then. The airline noted Budapest Airport charges have increased by over 10pc since 2024 making the airport less competitive compared with lower cost airports in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ryanair called on the Hungarian Government as majority owner of Budapest Airport to match its aviation tax policy with competitive airport charges. The airline noted it stands ready to increase traffic by more than 65pc to over 10m passengers annually and add four more aircraft with a $1.6bn (€1.36bn) investment if competitiveness is restored. A three-day seat sale launched with fares from 7,250 HUF.
Dara Brady shared “Ryanair is delighted to continue growing in Hungary with a 12th based aircraft at Budapest for Winter 2026, where we will operate 54 routes, including 8 exciting new routes to East Midlands, Gdansk, Gothenburg, Krakow, Lamezia, Turin, Venice, Warsaw.”
