easyJet Expands Its Network With 13 New Winter Routes From 10 UK Airports
Winter just got more interesting for UK travellers. easyJet has announced 13 brand-new routes for the winter 2026/27 season, flying from 10 UK airports to nine countries across Europe, North Africa and the Arctic. The expansion includes easyJet’s first-ever flights to Nuremberg, the first direct link between Scotland and Tromsø, and the Isle of Man’s very first international service. Here is the full list – and what it means for your winter getaways.
easyJet’s 13 new winter routes at a glance
| From | To | Starts | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Nuremberg | 2 Nov | 2x/week |
| London Gatwick | Nuremberg | 19 Nov | 2x/week |
| London Luton | Nuremberg | 23 Nov | 3x/week |
| London Luton | Rabat (Morocco) | 5 Nov | – |
| London Southend | Lyon | 3 Dec | 2x/week |
| London Southend | Sharm El Sheikh | 4 Jan | 2x/week |
| Bristol | Budapest | 17 Nov | 2x/week |
| Belfast International | Budapest | 17 Nov | 2x/week |
| Liverpool | Budapest | 19 Nov | 2x/week |
| Edinburgh | Tromsø (Norway) | 30 Nov | 2x/week |
| Glasgow | Krakow | 13 Nov | 2x/week |
| Manchester | Vienna | 19 Nov | up to 2x/week |
| Isle of Man | Geneva | 19 Dec | 1x/week (Sat) |
First-ever routes worth noting
- Nuremberg, Germany: easyJet’s first-ever service to the Bavarian city, launching from Manchester, London Gatwick and London Luton.
- Scotland to Tromsø: the first direct connection between Scotland and the Arctic city, with introductory fares from £20.99 one-way – perfect for chasing the Northern Lights. If you are further south, there are also direct flights from London to Tromsø to watch for.
- Isle of Man to Geneva: the Isle of Man’s first international route and its only direct link to Switzerland, flying weekly on Saturdays from 19 December.
Winter sun, city breaks and the Northern Lights
The new network neatly covers every type of winter trip:
- Winter sun: Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh (from London Southend) and Morocco’s capital Rabat (from London Luton). easyJet already flies to Egypt elsewhere – see its direct flights from Berlin to Cairo – and Sharm is a classic Red Sea escape, like these cheap Sharm El Sheikh fares.
- City breaks: Budapest (from Bristol, Belfast and Liverpool), Krakow (Glasgow), Vienna (Manchester), Nuremberg, Lyon and Geneva – ideal for Christmas-market season.
- Arctic adventure: Tromsø sits inside the Arctic Circle and is one of Europe’s best Northern Lights bases.
What easyJet said
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be announcing a further 13 new routes this winter, bringing the number of new routes on sale over the past two weeks to a total of 26.” The 13 routes connect the UK with nine countries: Hungary, Germany, Poland, Austria, France, Egypt, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland.
Part of a wider winter land-grab
easyJet is not alone in racing to add winter capacity. airBaltic recently added 12 new winter routes, while Ryanair launched 21 new routes from Tirana. easyJet, which was named the best short-haul airline by Business Travel Europe, is clearly determined to keep pace – and travellers are the winners. For the cheapest seats, keep an eye on its regular easyJet sales.
Frequently asked questions
How many new routes is easyJet adding?
13 new routes for winter 2026/27, operating from 10 UK airports to nine countries.
Which are the first-ever easyJet routes in this batch?
easyJet’s first service to Nuremberg, the first direct Scotland-Tromsø link (from Edinburgh), and the Isle of Man’s first international route (to Geneva).
What is the cheapest new route?
Edinburgh to Tromsø starts from £20.99 one-way.
Which countries do the new routes serve?
Hungary, Germany, Poland, Austria, France, Egypt, Morocco, Norway and Switzerland.
When do the new routes start?
Between early November 2026 and early January 2027, depending on the route.
Sources: based on reporting from Breitflyte and the easyJet Media Centre.