The airline is planning new trips to the stunning Italian city of Bari

Shannon Brown Senior Reporter

15:44, 28 Feb 2026

A Ryanair plane

A Ryanair plane(Image: PA)

Ryanair is set to launch 36 new routes from Bristol Airport this summer.

The budget airline has introduced a new route to Bari as part of its Summer 2026 schedule, as well as increasing the number of flights to other popular holiday hotspots, including Alicante and Malaga.

Holidaymakers can pick up flight tickets from as little as £29.99, with more planes set to head to city breaks destinations like Barcelona and Prague.

Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “Ryanair is pleased to launch our Summer 2026 schedule at Bristol, offering 36 routes including an exciting new route to Bari.

“We will also operate extra frequencies on 8 other routes, including popular holiday hotspots like Alicante and Malaga, as well as top city break destinations like Barcelona and Prague.

“Ryanair’s exciting new schedule at Bristol offers our customers in the Southwest with even more low-fare choice and regular connections for their Summer 2026 getaways. Our full Summer 2026 schedule is available to book now via the Ryanair App, with fares starting from as little as £29.99.”

Bristol Airport’s Commercial Director, Rupert Lawrie, said: “It’s great news for our customers that Ryanair are launching a new route to the Italian coastal town of Bari, which is sure to become a firm favourite with its beautiful promenade, historic centre and nearby beaches.

“And with more frequent flights added to other holiday hotspots, there is even more opportunity and greater choice for people to fly from their local airport.”