Budapest Airport welcomes Ryanair’s Billund flights.

Thursday 17th May 2012

Offering Hungarian passengers even more choice of destinations during the summer months, Ryanair has added Billund to its existing summer schedule.

The first flight touches down in the Hungarian capital today, 16 May. Billund is one of 30 routes the Irish airline is operating from Budapest airport, contributing to the growth of tourism in Hungary. Ryanair will operate the route three times per week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Starting from today, Hungarian passengers can benefit from a short break to Billund's LEGOLAND® park, which is one of Denmark's top tourism destinations and the perfect place for a family holiday or short break. Billund has a wide selection of shops and the surrounding area boasts beautiful scenery with nearby towns offering a variety of activities, including museums, a zoo, bars and restaurants.

Kam Jandu, Aviation Director for Budapest Airport, said: "We are delighted that Ryanair has added Billund to our network map, offering travellers from Budapest the chance to visit this unique city. Whether visiting LEGOLAND® or just enjoying a short break in Denmark, I am sure the route will satisfy the outbound community and equally attract more Danish tourists to Budapest with a new direct air connection."

Ryanair's Katarzyna Gaborec, Sales & Marketing Executive CEE said: "Ryanair is delighted to announce a new route to the summer schedule to/from Billund today. Our Hungarian passengers now have an even greater choice for their 2012 summer holidays. Hungarian passengers can now enjoy a summer trip to LEGOLAND® park in Billund by choosing Ryanair's lowest fares and our no fuel surcharge guarantee from Budapest to another thrilling destination among many others. We advise passengers to book immediately on www.ryanair.com."

About Budapest Airport:

• Budapest Airport Zrt. operates Budapest Airport. This is privately owned with German company HOCHTIEF AirPort, one of the world's biggest independent airport managers holding a 49.67% stake, together with a further four financial investors: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Montreal holding a 18.17% stake; Malton Investment Pte Ltd. holding a 18.17% stake; Aero Investment S.á.r.l. holding a 10% stake and KfW IPEX-Bank, Frankfurt holding a 4% stake.
• Budapest Airport aims to be best airport in the Central and Eastern European region and have been recognised for their development projects, customer services approach and marketing activities

www.bud.hu

About Ryanair:

• Ryanair operates more than 1,500 flights per day from 51 bases on 1,500 low fare routes across 28 countries, connecting over 168 destinations. Ryanair operates a fleet of over 290 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 13 new aircraft (before taking account of planned disposals) which will be delivered over the next year. Ryanair has a team of more than 8,500 people and expects to carry over 80 million passengers in the current fiscal year.

www.ryanair.com