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Ryanair adds four new routes from Leeds Bradford with flights from £58.99

Ryanair adds four new routes from Leeds Bradford with flights from £58.99

Ryanair has announced new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to four new destinations for summer 2027, with fares starting at £58.99 each way.

Ryanair has announced four brand-new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport.

The budget airline today revealed 29 new routes as part of its summer 2027 schedule, pushing its total route count beyond 2,500 and bringing the number of destinations served by Ryanair to 230.

Dara Brady, Ryanair CMO, said: "Ryanair is pleased to launch the first 29 new routes of what is set to be a bumper Summer 2027 schedule, giving our cost-savvy customers an early opportunity to start planning next year's getaways. These are the first of our new Summer 2027 routes to go on sale, with more exciting additions to be announced as Ryanair continues to expand Europe's largest route network. Customers looking to secure the lowest fares for their Summer 2027 travel should head to the Ryanair app/website and book now to get ahead of the curve."

From next summer, Ryanair will operate flights from Leeds Bradford to Tirana, Budapest, Corfu and Bari. The most affordable fare currently on offer is to Bari, priced at £58.99 each way, departing on 20 April and returning a week later.

The new Leeds Bradford routes

Tirana

Albania's vibrant capital boasts a fascinating blend of Ottoman, Italianate and communist-era architecture, complete with vividly painted apartment blocks and a bustling café culture in the Blloku district. Highlights include Skanderbeg Square, the Bunk'Art museums and the Dajti Ekspres cable car. It offers excellent value, a lively atmosphere and is considerably less touristy than most European capitals. Budapest.

Budapest

The Hungarian capital, divided by the Danube into Buda and Pest, boasts impressive architecture, castle panoramas and renowned thermal baths like Széchenyi. Evenings can be spent exploring the ruin bars, cruising past the illuminated Parliament, and sampling goulash and chimney cake. It's a budget-friendly city break offering rich history and vibrant nightlife.

Corfu

The Greek island's Venetian old town holds UNESCO World Heritage status, featuring pastel-coloured alleyways, arcades and Italian-inspired cuisine. The western coastline offers striking coves and beaches, while the interior remains verdant with abundant olive groves. Sample pastitsada, a regional spiced pasta speciality. It caters for both cultural exploration and seaside relaxation.

Bari

This Puglian port city features a labyrinth of whitewashed streets in Bari Vecchia, where residents continue to hand-shape orecchiette pasta on the pavements. Explore the Basilica of San Nicola, sample fresh seafood and focaccia, and use it as a gateway to Alberobello's trulli and Polignano a Mare.

Those in the North East may also be interested to know that Ryanair is expanding its network from Newcastle Airport, with routes to Reus and Rhodes launching next summer.

New Newcastle route

Reus

The Catalan city sits near Tarragona and the Costa Dorada and is recognised for its Modernista architecture, including Casa Navàs, and its vermouth tradition. It also houses a Gaudí Centre, as the architect has connections with the region. Beaches, PortAventura, and Roman Tarragona are within easy reach, and they offer a more tranquil alternative to Barcelona.

Rhodes

This Greek island's medieval Old Town holds UNESCO World Heritage status, featuring the Palace of the Grand Master and the cobblestoned Street of the Knights. Beyond this, Lindos boasts a hilltop acropolis overlooking a stunning bay, while sandy beaches and an extended sunny season add to the appeal. The destination offers a blend of historical significance, coastal beauty and authentic Greek island character.

All the new routes