Ryanair adds new flight from Scotland after axing five popular European routes
Plus, the full list of new Ryanair routes this summer revealed
FLIGHT NEWS Ryanair adds new flight from Scotland after axing five popular European routes
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RYANAIR has added a new route to its Scottish flight plan in time for a winter getaway - after it axed five routes to popular European destinations.
Many holidaygoers will be planning to jet off for a holiday during the colder months for a nice break away.
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The new route will fly from Edinburgh Airport
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So the budget airline's news that direct flights will take off from Edinburgh to Rzeszów, in Poland, couldn't come at a better time.
The new twice-weekly flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays, giving passengers the ideal excuse to travel before Christmas.
The new service is set to launch on October 27, 2025, and experts say it will provide direct access to a region with a strong Polish community presence in the UK.
Anton Radchenko, Aviation Expert and Founder of AirAdvisor, said the new route is "giving communities exactly what they need", adding that this is something that Ryanair is "quietly mastering".
However, he warned that "passengers need to be cautious" because "seasonal or niche routes are the first to disappear if bookings fall short."
The warning comes after the budget airline axed five routes from its Maastricht base, which is popular among British holidaymakers.
Bosses at Ryanair said it came after the airport substantially increased costs, making it one of the most expensive airports in Europe.
All flights to and from the airport, including routes to Alicante, Bari, Girona, Porto, and Zadar, are cancelled from October 26.
Anton said: "Ryanair's route reshuffle sends two clear signals: regional airports in the UK are getting more love, while underperforming bases like Maastricht are being cut loose.
"For UK passengers, this creates more direct options from places like Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Norwich, but also leaves them exposed to short-notice route cancellations.
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"The launch of Edinburgh–Rzeszów may not make headlines like Rome or Barcelona, but it offers something Ryanair is quietly mastering: giving communities exactly what they need.
"The VFR traffic here is strong, and the airline knows it. However, passengers need to be cautious because seasonal or niche routes are the first to disappear if bookings fall short.
"What's important to remember is that when routes are cancelled more than 14 days in advance, passengers aren't eligible for compensation under EU261.
"Only refunds or rerouting are guaranteed. And with other airlines like easyJet or Wizz Air already operating near capacity on similar routes, UK passengers could face price hikes and availability issues.
"My top advice is to book early on new routes, watch for red flags on unpopular ones, and don't wait too long to rebook if your flight gets axed.
"And always keep track of your rights: free meals, hotel accommodation, and airport transport are still owed for delays over two–four hours, depending on the flight length, even if compensation isn't.'
Full list of new Ryanair routes this summer
HERE is a full list of all the new Ryanair routes flying from the UK this summer: Aberdeen - Alicante (April)
Aberdeen - Krakow (April 2)
Bournemouth – Chania (June 1)
Bournemouth – Fuerteventura (April 1)
Bournemouth – Rhodes (June 4)
Bristol – Toulouse (May 3)
Edinburgh – Funchal (March 30)
Glasgow – Malta (April 1)
London Stansted – Bodrum (March 19)
London Stansted – Clermont-Ferrand (April 20)
London Stansted – Dalaman (June 2)
London Stansted – Linz (March 24)
London Stansted – Munster (May 20)
London Stansted – Reggio Calabria (March 19)
Manchester – Rabat (March)
Manchester – Toulouse (March 31)
Ryanair's CCO Jason McGuinness said: 'Ryanair is disappointed to announce the removal of all our flights to Maastricht Airport from 26 October 2025, which comes as a result of the Airport's excessive cost increases and the Dutch Govt's soaring aviation taxes of almost €30 per passenger, which have increased by +275% since 2021.
"These significant cost increases make Maastricht Airport one of the most expensive airports in Europe and completely uncompetitive compared to other countries and low-cost airports elsewhere in Europe, who are reducing airport costs and abolishing aviation taxes to stimulate traffic recovery and growth.
"Ryanair continues to grow traffic (this year from 200m to 206m) by offering unbeatable low fares to customers across Europe at airports that have low access costs.
"Maastricht's sky-high costs are damaging its connectivity, as evidenced by the Airport's failure to recover its traffic post-Covid, lagging far behind the rest of Europe at just 50% of pre-Covid traffic in 2024 – a figure set to fall even further following Ryanair's exit.'
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