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Ryanair adds three aircraft to Warsaw-Modlin to serve expected doubling in traffic

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 29, 2026

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· Last updated: September 29, 2026

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Ryanair to Boost Warsaw-Modlin Fleet with $300M Investment as Traffic Doubles

Ryanair Announces Major Expansion at Warsaw-Modlin Airport

Investment and Fleet Expansion Details

WARSAW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Ryanair plans to base three additional aircraft at the Warsaw-Modlin airport at a cost of $300 million to serve an expected doubling of passenger numbers there, the airline announced in a Tuesday press release.

Winter 2026 Operations

• During the 2026 winter season, Ryanair will base a total of nine aircraft at Modlin and serve 30 routes, the release stated.

CEO Statement on Growth

• "Due to the planned doubling of passenger traffic to 3.2 million, we have invested an additional $300 million in three new aircraft based at Modlin for the 2026 winter season," said Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Writing by Pawel Florkiewicz; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • For Winter 2026, Ryanair will base a total of nine aircraft at Warsaw‑Modlin, up from six, to support an expanded schedule of 30 routes, including five new destinations, aiming to double passenger traffic to approximately 3.2 million annually.
  • This expansion reflects a substantial investment of about $300 million for the three additional aircraft, reinforcing Ryanair’s strategy of capacity-growth-driven revenue and route development.
  • Ryanair’s broader Warsaw strategy includes strong expansion at both Modlin and Chopin airports, underpinned by long-term agreements to boost connectivity, foster competition, create jobs, and offer low fares in the Polish market.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many new aircraft is Ryanair adding to Warsaw-Modlin?
Ryanair is adding three additional aircraft at the Warsaw-Modlin airport.
What is the total investment Ryanair is making for the expansion?
Ryanair is investing $300 million in the three new aircraft based at Modlin.
How many routes will Ryanair serve from Modlin during the 2026 winter season?
Ryanair will serve 30 routes from Warsaw-Modlin Airport during the 2026 winter season.
What is the expected passenger traffic at Warsaw-Modlin by 2026?
Ryanair expects passenger traffic at Warsaw-Modlin to double to 3.2 million by 2026.
Who announced the Ryanair expansion plans for Warsaw-Modlin?
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary announced the expansion plans.

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