Ryanair plans to operate two flights a day between Málaga and Madrid from 14 November to 10 January, adding air capacity while high-speed rail services on the corridor are suspended. The airline says 50,000 seats will be available, with fares starting at €49.99.
Tickets are already on sale, according to the announcement reported by SUR in English. The schedule is temporary; no information was provided about services after 10 January.
The suspension followed the fatal train disaster at Urda. Ryanair said the additional flights are intended to help passengers affected by the rail disruption. The carrier also expressed condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones.
The route links Málaga with Madrid, giving travellers an alternative to rail during the service interruption. The announcement does not specify flight times, how many seats will be offered on each departure, or whether the fares apply to every flight.
Other airlines have also announced additional capacity. Iberia is adding 20,718 seats across Andalucía through 8 November. Volotea has announced five flights a week between Málaga and Madrid, a route previously served exclusively by Iberia and Air Europa, according to SUR in English.
Before the suspension, Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo services together carried nearly 10,000 rail passengers a day along the corridor, the report said. The new flights add options for some of those travellers, but the available information does not indicate how much of the lost rail capacity airlines can replace.
For passengers considering the Ryanair service, the immediate practical step is to check the airline’s booking channels for availability and fare conditions. The extra flights are due to begin on 14 November and are scheduled to continue until 10 January.