Ryanair Marks 7 Million Passengers Through Belfast International Airport

Ryanair has announced that it has carried over 7 million passengers through Belfast International Airport since it began operations to/from the airport a decade ago.

This summer, Ryanair is operating 166 weekly flights across 15 routes to/from Belfast International Airport, including popular sun hotspots like Alicante, Lanzarote and Malta, as well as top city break destinations like Krakow, Milan and Porto.

To celebrate this significant milestone, Ryanair has launched a limited-time seat sale with fares available from just £29.99 available to book now via the Ryanair App.

Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “We’re delighted to mark 7 million Ryanair passengers through Belfast International Airport since we began operations to/from Belfast a decade ago. This significant milestone showcases Ryanair’s continued investment and growth in the region – including our 2 aircraft base, representing a $200m investment and supporting over 1,000 local jobs.

"This summer, Ryanair is operating 166 weekly flights across 15 routes, including popular sun hotspots like Alicante, Lanzarote and Malta, as well as top city break destinations like Krakow, Milan and Porto. Ryanair’s full Summer 2026 schedule is available to book now on the Ryanair app, with flights to/from Belfast International Airport available from as little as £29.99.”

Belfast International Airport’s CEO, Dan Owens said: “Ryanair is a hugely valued partner for Belfast International Airport, delivering over 1000 jobs locally and $200m for the local economy, as well as offering choice and connectivity for the people of Northern Ireland and beyond. Ryanair is to be congratulated on serving over seven million passengers for Northern Ireland since 2016.

"As we advance with our ongoing £100m upgrade of Belfast International Airport, significantly enhancing the customer experience, we’re delighted to be continuing to partner with Ryanair as we both grow together to serve the people of Northern Ireland.”