Ryanair has announced three new routes from London Stansted, to Kalamata in Greece, Rodez in France and the Spanish destination of Vigo.

The expansion is part of the low-cost carrier’s extended summer schedule for Stansted next year.

Ryanair spokesman Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce three new London Stansted routes to Rodez and Vigo, which will operate twice weekly and Kalamata, which will operate weekly from June, as part of our extended London Stansted schedule.”

The Stansted schedule now includes 142 routes in total, with six new routes – including those to Kiev and Lviv, both in Ukraine, and Nantes in France.

Mats Sigurdson, London Stansted aviation director, said: “The announcement of these exciting new summer service to Kalamata, Rodez and Vigo is great news for passengers wanting to fly from their local airport and fantastic additions to Ryanair’s already extensive route network on offer at London Stansted.”