easyJet Expands Rapidly with 16 New Routes Across 8 UK Airports
easyJet is set to expand its network significantly with the addition of 16 new and returning routes across eight UK airports. This marks a substantial enhancement in the airline’s offerings within its home country, where it has operated for over 30 years.
New Routes Overview
These routes connect various UK cities to popular destinations in Europe. The new services will commence from airports including Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, and London Southend, among others. Here’s a detailed overview:
- March 5: London Stansted to Paris CDG – Twice-weekly (Previously served)
- March 29: Glasgow to Lisbon – Twice-weekly (Previously served)
- March 30: Manchester to Montpellier – Twice-weekly (New route)
- March 30: London Southend to Jersey – Twice-weekly (Previously served)
- March 30: Birmingham to Inverness – Twice-weekly (New route)
- March 31: Liverpool to Lisbon – Initially twice-weekly, later increasing to thrice-weekly (Previously served)
- April 18: Bristol to Bari – Twice-weekly (New route)
- May 1: Birmingham to Nice – Twice-weekly (Jet2 competition)
- May 1: Bristol to Sal – Thrice-weekly (Jet2 competition)
- May 2: Bristol to Seville – Twice-weekly (Previously served)
- June 24: Manchester to Preveza – Twice-weekly (Jet2, TUI competition)
- August 1: Newcastle to Tenerife South – Twice-weekly (Jet2, Ryanair, TUI competition)
- August 1: Glasgow to Pisa – Twice-weekly (New route)
- August 1: Glasgow to Sharm el Sheikh – Twice-weekly (TUI competition)
- August 2: Liverpool to Paphos – Twice-weekly (Jet2, Ryanair competition)
- August 4: Glasgow to Malta – Twice-weekly (Jet2, Ryanair competition)
Market Insights
According to recent analysis, over half of the new routes have not been previously served by easyJet. The airline is strategically targeting destinations to meet increased demand during the peak travel season.
Notably, the flight from London Stansted to Paris CDG will utilize Paris-based aircraft and crew, highlighting the operational flexibility of the airline. This route marks easyJet’s return to a market it hasn’t served in six years.
Passenger Impact
More than 1.6 million passengers traveled between London and Paris in the 12 months leading up to September 2025. This figure represents a robust market, despite the competition from high-speed trains.
In summary, easyJet’s rapid expansion with 16 new routes across eight UK airports demonstrates its commitment to increasing connectivity. As these routes are launched, travelers will benefit from enhanced options for short-haul flights within Europe.
