Ryanair Cuts Seat Capacity for Greece by 36% in Summer 2025

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced its Summer 2025 schedule for Greece, revealing a significant reduction in seat capacity compared to Summer 2024. The airline plans to offer over 3.7 million seats in Greece, a sharp decline from the 5.8 million seats available in Summer 2024, marking a 36 percent decrease in capacity year-on-year.

While specific details regarding the reasons for this reduction have not been fully disclosed, it is important to note that Greece is not the only country facing cuts. Ryanair has also reduced seat capacity in Germany, citing rising taxes and inefficiencies at certain airports as operational challenges. The airline specifically pointed to tax increases and higher airport charges as key factors in its decision to scale back operations at several German airports.

The UK market is also experiencing a notable reduction in Ryanair’s Summer 2025 seat availability. The carrier plans to cut its seat offering by nearly 44 percent, from 37 million seats in Summer 2024 to just 20.8 million in Summer 2025.

Similar reductions seat capacity have been announced in other European markets, including Italy and Scandinavia.

Additionally, according to industry insiders, delays in the delivery of new aircraft from Boeing have limited Ryanair’s ability to expand its fleet and, consequently, its seat capacity.