As of 5 June 2026, Ryanair is running its core short-haul network across Europe, the UK, Ireland and North Africa, while selected airports remain suspended for commercial, tax and slot reasons.
The renewed Gulf strikes do not create a broad Ryanair route suspension in this article’s network, but EASA still advises European operators to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and use caution across several Gulf FIRs.
Which Ryanair routes and airports are suspended?
Ryanair’s main suspended points are still Tel Aviv, the Azores, several regional Spanish and German airports, and some French airports.
| Airport | Country | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv (TLV) | Israel | No Ryanair restart announced for S26; airline cites slot and Terminal 1 issues |
| Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Portugal (Azores) | All Ryanair flights ended from 29 March 2026 |
| Terceira (TER) | Portugal (Azores) | All Ryanair flights ended from 29 March 2026 |
| Asturias (OVD) | Spain | Withdrawn for Summer 2026 |
| Vigo (VGO) | Spain | Suspended from January 2026 |
| Tenerife North (TFN) | Spain (Canaries) | Removed from Ryanair’s winter 2025/26 network |
| Dortmund (DTM) | Germany | Closed to Ryanair through 2026 |
| Dresden (DRS) | Germany | Closed to Ryanair through 2026 |
| Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) | Germany | Closed to Ryanair through 2026 |
| Brive (BVE) | France | Suspended; no S26 restart found |
| Strasbourg (SXB) | France | Suspended; no S26 restart found |
Why routes are cut while others grow
Ryanair says it is moving aircraft away from airports where taxes, fees or operating conditions have worsened and toward lower-cost markets.
- Spain: Ryanair has linked regional cuts to Aena fee increases and Spanish baggage-fine disputes, including the full Asturias withdrawal.
- Germany: Ryanair has blamed air traffic tax, ATC charges and security costs for route cuts and base changes.
- France: Ryanair tied cuts to the TSBA solidarity tax increase; Brive and Strasbourg remain without an S26 restart.
- Portugal (Azores): Ryanair ended Azores flights from 29 March 2026, citing ANA airport fees, ATC charges and a travel tax.
- Israel: Ryanair says Tel Aviv service will not restart until Ben Gurion Airport confirms S26 slots and low-cost Terminal 1 arrangements.
Which Ryanair routes are still operating?
Ryanair’s main network continues to operate, including major UK, Irish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Moroccan and Albanian markets.
- Dublin: Flights continue, but planned Summer 2026 growth was cut because of the airport passenger-cap dispute.
- UK: London Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and Bournemouth remain active, with several S26 route additions.
- Spain and Portugal: Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante, Lisbon, Porto and Faro continue to operate, while the cuts focus on selected regional airports.
- Central and Eastern Europe: Gdansk, Katowice, Bratislava and Tirana remain active growth points.
- North Africa: Rabat and Agadir remain part of Ryanair’s S26 growth plans.
Middle East airspace note
Ryanair has limited direct exposure to Gulf flying in this article, so the June Gulf strikes should not be presented as the reason for its European airport cuts.
For routes near the region, EASA’s active CZIB tells operators not to fly in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and to exercise caution in Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Rebooking and refund options
If Ryanair cancels your flight, the airline’s refund policy gives you a refund or rerouting options through your booking.
- Free change: Move to another Ryanair flight on the same route where available.
- Rerouting: Ryanair may offer an alternative route to your final destination at the earliest opportunity or later at your choice, subject to availability.
- Refund: Ryanair says refunds are credited to Ryanair Wallet within 24 hours and can be withdrawn to the original payment method.
- EU261 care: Meals, accommodation and transfers can apply when the airline reroutes you at the earliest opportunity and an overnight wait is required.
EU261 compensation depends on the cause and timing of the cancellation and usually does not apply to extraordinary circumstances or long-notice commercial withdrawals.
FAQ
Is Ryanair cancelling flights because of the renewed Gulf strikes?
Not as a broad network measure. The suspended routes in this article are mainly tied to commercial, airport-fee, tax, slot and terminal issues.
Is Ryanair flying to Tel Aviv?
No Ryanair restart is listed for S26. Ryanair says it will not restart Tel Aviv until Ben Gurion Airport confirms its summer slots and Terminal 1 arrangements.
Is Ryanair still flying to the Azores?
No. Ryanair says all Azores flights ended from 29 March 2026.
Will I get EU261 compensation if Ryanair cancels my flight?
It depends. Compensation can apply to short-notice cancellations within the airline’s control, but not usually to extraordinary circumstances or commercial cuts announced well in advance.
Sources
- Ryanair — Latest Travel Updates
- Ryanair Help Centre — Refund Policy
- Ryanair Corporate — Ryanair Will Not Restart Tel Aviv Flights
- Ryanair Corporate — Ryanair to Close All Azores Flights from March 2026
- Ryanair Corporate — Ryanair Cuts 1.2M Seats for S26 from Regional Spain
- Ryanair Corporate — 2025-26 Results and S26 Network Commentary
- EASA — Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf CZIB 2026-03-R11
- AP — Kuwait Says Iranian Drones Hit Airport and Killed 1 as Ceasefire Is Tested Again
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