According to the low-cost airline, “these [routes] will drive tourism throughout the year to Madeira, while improving the island’s connectivity with domestic routes to Lisbon and Porto, while offering connections to Madeiran residents, with the lowest rates”.

According to Ryanair, the two aircraft based in Madeira for the winter of 2022 represent an investment of 200 million dollars (about 205 million euros), resulting in more than 80 weekly flights and more than 500 jobs.

Furthermore, the company states, that Ryanair’s base in Madeira represents a “commitment to providing inbound traffic, tourism and local jobs throughout the year, while improving vital connectivity for the island’s economy.”