Ryanair expands to Rimini in 2027

Ryanair has announced plans to open a new base with two aircraft at Rimini airport in Italy for the summer of 2027. The move includes 17 routes, five of which are new, and over 600,000 seats, doubling the airline’s capacity compared to the previous summer.

Investment details and regional impact

The expansion is described as a 200 million dollar investment, supported by the abolition of a municipal tax in the Emilia-Romagna region. Ryanair estimates that its operations will support more than 500 local jobs, including roles for pilots and cabin crew, though specific breakdowns of direct and indirect employment are not provided.

Routes and flight frequency

The new base will offer flights to five European destinations: Dublin, Memmingen, Stockholm, Tirana, and Warsaw. Ryanair plans 114 weekly flights across the 17 routes, more than double the number of flights in 2025. Two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be based at Rimini airport.

Official statements and regional strategy

Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair, announced the expansion at the TTG fair in Rimini, emphasizing the company’s long-term commitment to the region’s tourism and economic growth. Michele de Pascalele, president of Emilia-Romagna, praised the move as a success for the region’s strategy to enhance connectivity and tourism.

Tax policy and regional cooperation

Ryanair attributes the expansion to the regional decision to abolish a 6.50 euro municipal tax per passenger. The company also notes that similar tax policies in other regions, such as Abruzzo and Calabria, have contributed to its growth in those areas.

Call for national tax reform

Ryanair is using the announcement to urge the Italian government to abolish the municipal tax across all airports nationwide. In exchange, the airline promises an additional 4 billion dollar investment, 40 new aircraft, 250 new routes, and 20 million additional passengers annually by 2030.