Norwich Airport say new Ryanair deal will create over 60 local jobs
From 1st April you can fly to Faro, Malta and Alicante from Norwich Airport
Norwich Airport tells us its new partnership with Ryanair will help bring over 60 local jobs to Norfolk.
From 1st April 2024, the Irish-based low-cost airline will be flying from the county’s only airport to Faro, Malta and Alicante, for the first time.
Ryanair's Summer schedule also promises to deliever:
- 12 flights per week to/from Norwich
- 60,000 passengers in Summer 2024
"Increased connectivity, inbound tourism, and local job creation"
Speaking from Norwich Airport, Ryanair’s Head of Communication, Jade Kirwan, said: “As the UK’s No.1 airline, we are delighted to announce that Ryanair’s low fares have finally arrived in Norwich. From 1st April 2024, we will operate 3 exciting new Summer sunshine routes to/from Norwich – Alicante, Faro, and Malta.
"Our new Norwich operation will not only bring competitive fares and a wider selection of Summer routes to our customers in Norwich and the wider Norfolk region, but will support important regional development through increased connectivity, inbound tourism, and local job creation.
"We have worked productively with our new partners at Norwich Airport to agree terms which enable Ryanair to deliver this growth and investment for the region, and we look forward to further developing our partnership with Norwich Airport and welcoming Norfolk customers/visitors onboard our Ryanair flights to/from Norwich as we continue to grow to 300 million p.a. by 2034.”
"Fantastic news for passengers"
Richard Pace, Managing Director of Norwich Airport, said:
“This is fantastic news for passengers and the first time that Ryanair has flown from Norwich Airport. Alicante, Faro and Malta are hugely popular destinations and with twice-weekly flights it means we can offer passengers even more great choice from their local airport.
"We’re delighted to be increasing connectivity for local communities and look forward to growing our partnership with Ryanair.”