Press release 4.1.2019



Ryanair increases again flights from Lappeenranta for summer 2019 season - new route Berlin, Germany

Europe’s biggest low cost carrier Ryanair adds yet another new route from Lappeenranta, Finland. During summer season 2019 Ryanair offers flights to Milan Bergamo (Wednesdays and Saturdays), to Athens (Wednesdays), to Thessaloniki (Thursdays) and now also to Berlin Schönefeld (Mondays and Fridays). All four routes commence in April. 

Ryanair’s total seat offering from Lappeenranta will grow by over 100% compared to summer season 2018.

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany with 3,7 million inhabitants. It is a unique city that never sleeps with a lot of variety and history, which makes it a great holiday destination. Berlin is not just Germany's political center, but is also among the most dynamic economic regions in Europe.

”This new route with Ryanair is another big step in our joint growth path and further enhances our great co-operation. Lappeenranta –Berlin route has been our number one priority and we are extremely excited to get this route started. Ryanair’s unbeatable low fares offer tempting opportunity for customers arriving from Germany to explore beautiful Finnish Lakeland. Lake Saimaa, the jewel of Finnish Lakeland, is located two kilometers from Lappeenranta Airport, so starting your holiday without crowds could not be any easier.”, says Eija Joro, CEO of Lappeenranta Airport.

“Lappeenranta Airport’s unique position close to St. Petersburg and in the heart of best Finnish Lakeland serves large amount of customers. We keep on developing connecting traffic and services at the airport to support further growth. Passengers have found Lappeenranta Airport as an easy gateway to Finland and to exciting metropolis of St. Petersburg, which is only two hours away from Lappeenranta Airport,” Eija Joro continues.

Ryanair’s Sales & Marketing Executive Chris Lundshøj said:

“Ryanair is pleased announce a new Lappeenranta route to Berlin Schönefeld, operating twice-weekly, as part of our Lappeenranta summer 2019 schedule, with four routes in total to/from Athens and Thessaloniki (both weekly services) and Milan Bergamo (twice-weekly) in addition to our newest route to Berlin Schönefeld, commencing in April.

To celebrate we are offering seats for sale on this new route from just €19.99, for travel in April 2019. This offer is available for booking until midnight Friday (11 Jan). Since these amazing low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com and avoid missing out.”



More information: 

Lappeenranta Airport Ltd

Eija Joro, CEO 

+358 40 5022411

eija.joro@lppairport.fi



Eelis Eskelinen, Chairman of the Board

+358 400 372 153

eelis.eskelinen@lppairport.f