Ryanair Supercharges Sweden’s Winter Getaways with 8 New Dream Destinations

Ryanair Supercharges Sweden’s Winter Getaways with 8 New Dream Destinations

Sweden in winter is gorgeous—snowy forests, crisp air, hot coffee by the fireplace… and now, thanks to Ryanair, also your launchpad to warmer beaches, buzzing cities, and “I can’t believe I’m not freezing” moments.

The low-cost airline has decided to go full Viking conquest mode this winter, boosting its Swedish operations with 48 routes from five airports, 8 of them brand-new. That’s over 400 flights a week, 7 based aircraft, and enough capacity to make even a snowflake break into a sweat.

For numbers fans, this is a 25% capacity increase. For the rest of us, it means your winter escape plan just got a whole lot easier—and cheaper.

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New Routes: Airport by Airport

Gothenburg (Landvetter)
Two fresh options arrive late October 2025:

• Porto – Perfect for wine lovers, Instagrammers, and anyone who thinks “winter” should still involve sunglasses.
• Malta – Warm weather, ancient temples, and more history than your high school textbook—without the boring bits.

Stockholm (Arlanda)
The Swedish capital is getting spoiled with 13 new winter routes, including the eye-catching addition of Sarajevo. Think mountains, Ottoman-era architecture, and a food scene that might just make you “accidentally” miss your return flight.

Växjö
Alicante is now on the menu—sunny, beachy, and exactly the antidote to Swedish sleet.

Västerås
Two Spanish escapes: Alicante (because one wasn’t enough) and Malaga—basically Sweden’s unofficial winter retreat.

Why This Is Happening (Hint: Cheaper to Fly Now)

This flurry of new flights isn’t just Ryanair being generous—it’s partly thanks to Sweden ditching its aviation tax on 1 July 2025. That move opened the runway for a $200 million summer investment: two new based aircraft, ten new routes, and 60 fresh jobs.

CEO Dara Brady says this winter growth supports over 3,400 jobs in Sweden, and Ryanair has big ambitions: double Swedish passenger numbers to 8 million a year by 2030, with 6 more based jets, 150 routes, and 6,000 jobs. Translation: Sweden is about to become a serious low-cost travel hub.

The Winter Upgrade You Didn’t See Coming

With destinations like Malta, Porto, and Sarajevo joining the list, Swedish travellers can swap snow boots for sandals in under four hours. And if beaches aren’t your thing, there are plenty of options for cultural deep-dives—whether that’s sipping coffee in a Portuguese square, exploring Bosnian history, or pretending you’ve “always been into Flamenco” while in Seville.

It’s also a win for spontaneous travel. When 48 routes are just a budget ticket away, it’s dangerously easy to turn “let’s get a fika” into “let’s get a flight.”

The Catch (Kind Of)

The only real downside? With all these extra routes, your group chat is about to explode from excitement. Expect friends posting smug “guess where I am?” updates from beaches while you’re scraping ice off your car.

Of course, nothing stops you from fighting FOMO with a quick Ryanair booking of your own. Just remember: with their famously no-frills service, you’ll want to pack snacks, patience, and possibly a jacket—yes, even if you’re headed to Malaga.

Bottom Line

Sweden’s winter travel game just levelled up in a big way. Ryanair’s expansion means whether you’re chasing sunshine, exploring new cultures, or simply trying to remember what warmth feels like, you’ve now got more choices than ever.

So go ahead—bookmark those destinations, dust off your passport, and get ready for a winter that’s less “frostbite” and more “flip-flops.” Your only problem now? Deciding where to go first.