Belfast International unveils seven new routes for winter

Belfast International airport has launched seven new routes for its winter schedule, following a record August.

The hub said demand for travel over the summer exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with 705,000 passengers in August, up 11% on 2023.

The busiest day was August 16, when the airport saw 27,000 passengers.

For winter, the airport will offer more than 400 weekly flights and 70 routes across the UK, Europe and beyond, including seven new options.

The new routes for winter 2024-25 are Prague, Marrakech and Fuerteventura with easyJet; a new Crystal Ski programme to Salzburg and Turin; winter sun flights with Jet2.com to Madeira; and new city break options to Kaunas, Lithuania, with Ryanair.

Travel Solutions and Balkan Holidays have also added capacity for their ski programmes.

Dan Owens, airport chief executive, said: “We have experienced one of our busiest summers on record as demand and appetite for travel continues to grow.

“By working closely with our airline and travel partners to increase capacity, we have been able to identify a range of new destinations that we know will appeal to passengers and boost connectivity for the region.”

Pictured from left: Kerry Coulter, digital content and marketing executive, and Romain Olive, chief operating officer, both Belfast International airport.