By Adam Woodward
Copyright euroweeklynews
Ryanair, the busiest carrier in Spain, has just unveiled its 2025/2026 winter schedule for Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which features a total of 83 routes, including nine new international destinations.
The new routes will connect Malaga to Pardubice, Ostrava, and Brno (Czech Republic); Bratislava (Slovakia); Lubeck and Munster (Germany); Stockholm Vasteras (Sweden); Teesside (England); and Warsaw (Poland).
Flight frequencies for the new routes include six weekly flights to Warsaw, four to Bratislava, and two each to Brno, Lubeck, Munster, Ostrava, Pardubice, Stockholm Vasteras, and Teesside. Ryanair will also increase the amount of flights on established routes such as Copenhagen, Dublin, Fez, and Milan, which will bring a far broader selection to Malaga’s connectivity across Europe.
The airline predicts a 7 per cent capacity increase in Malaga this winter, as it offers more travel options for getaways with fares starting as low as €24.99 for travel until March 2026. The schedule will be supported by 15 Malaga-based aircraft, which represents a $1.5 billion investment and sustains over 6,800 local jobs.
However, Ryanair criticised AENA’s 6.62 per cent increase in airport fees, which has forced the airline to cut one million seats across its Spanish operations this winter. The company argues that these fees, combined with a lack of effective incentive plans, are making some regional airports unviable, despite Ryanair’s efforts to boost tourism and employment through competitive fares.
