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Norwich Airport Expansion: New Destinations and Airlines in Sight?

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Norwich Airport, operated by Regional & City Airports, has seen a significant surge in traffic since Ryanair's arrival in 2022, with almost 430,000 passengers welcomed in the year ending March 2025 - a 23% increase on the previous year. The airport is looking to expand its services, with a focus on growing regional connectivity and exploring opportunities for new routes. ICG, the London-listed investment firm that acquired the airport earlier this year, has expressed its support for the airport's growth, indicating more flights, routes, and jobs on the horizon.

Key Takeaways:

  • Norwich Airport currently hosts five operators: Ryanair, KLM, TUI, LoganAir, and Blue Islands. New airlines such as EasyJet and Jet2 have been mentioned as potential additions.
  • The airport has seen a strong surge in traffic since Ryanair's arrival in 2022, with almost 430,000 passengers welcomed in the year ending March 2025.
  • Regional & City Airports, the operator of Norwich Airport, has a 30-year plan to grow passenger numbers, including forging links with Dublin and Paris Charles De Gaulle.
  • ICG, the new owner of Norwich Airport, has expressed its support for the airport's growth, indicating more flights, routes, and jobs on the horizon.
  • The airport's route development team is in regular conversation with a range of carriers about future possibilities for Norwich.
  • EasyJet and Jet2 groups currently serve Bournemouth Airport, contributing 20 destinations between them.
  • A spokesman for Norwich Airport stated that growing regional connectivity is a big priority, and they are always open to exploring opportunities for new routes.

Statistics:

  • 430,000 passengers welcomed at Norwich Airport in the year ending March 2025 (up by 23% on the previous year)
  • 5 airlines operate out of Norwich Airport (Ryanair, KLM, TUI, LoganAir, and Blue Islands)
  • 20 destinations served by EasyJet and Jet2 groups at Bournemouth Airport
  • 30 years planned for passenger growth by Regional & City Airports

Sources:

  • Andrew Bell, chief exec of Regional & City Airports (exact quote)
  • A spokesman for Norwich Airport (exact statement)
  • Richard Pace, managing director of Norwich Airport (mentioned in 2017)
  • Norwich Airport - stat on passenger numbers (year ending March 2025)
  • ICG, investment firm that acquired Norwich Airport (statement on support for growth)

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