Ryanair has announced its 2025 summer schedule, introducing a new route from Dublin to Rabat, Morocco, along with a record 123 routes in total.
The airline will also increase flight frequencies on 18 popular routes, including Faro, Ibiza, Malta, Milan, and Valencia.
The newly added Dublin-Rabat service will operate twice weekly from March 31. Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is located on the Atlantic coast, approximately 90km north of Casablanca. The announcement reflects Ryanair’s ongoing expansion in Morocco following its decision to open its fourth base in Tangier last year. The airline already operates flights from Dublin to Agadir and Marrakech, with Aer Lingus also offering direct flights to the latter.
Passengers traveling to Morocco are advised to ensure their travel insurance policies cover worldwide travel, as the country falls outside the European coverage zone.
Expansion Across Ryanair’s Network
The airline has now made available nearly all of its 2,600 summer routes, which include 164 new routes across its network.
To celebrate, Ryanair has launched a 48-hour ‘Pay Day’ sale, running until midnight on Thursday. One-way fares start at €16.99, excluding additional charges.
In Ireland, new routes will include a Shannon-Madeira service by Ryanair, while Aer Lingus has announced new flights from Dublin to Nashville and from Cork to Bordeaux and Bilbao.
Following a successful appeal to the High Court, which resulted in the suspension of Dublin Airport’s passenger cap, Ryanair plans to expand its Dublin-based fleet to 34 aircraft, including 14 brand-new Boeing ‘Gamechanger’ planes.
The airline aims to increase passenger numbers at Irish airports by more than a third, reaching 30 million by 2030.
Sustainability and Fleet Modernization
According to Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson, the airline is taking advantage of DAA’s reduced airport charges for modern aircraft by replacing 14 existing Dublin-based aircraft with new Boeing ‘Gamechanger’ planes.
These jets offer 16% lower CO2 emissions and 40% less noise pollution, supporting Ryanair’s environmental efficiency efforts.
Financial Performance and Boeing Delays
Earlier this week, Ryanair reported a surge in third-quarter profits, covering the period up to December 31.
However, the airline has revised its passenger growth target downward, citing delays in Boeing jet deliveries as a key challenge.
Despite these challenges, Ryanair continues its aggressive expansion strategy, solidifying its position as a leading low-cost carrier across Europe and beyond.
