easyJet will introduce three new routes from Southampton Airport during summer 2027, connecting the south coast to Edinburgh, La Rochelle and Malaga.
Details of new routes and schedules
The Southampton to Edinburgh daily service will launch on March 28, 2027, offering passengers a direct link to Scotland. Flights to Malaga, Spain, will begin on May 1, 2027, operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The new Southampton to La Rochelle route on the French Atlantic coast will start on May 29, 2027, also flying twice weekly on the same days.
Fares for these routes start from £32.48. Tickets can be booked via easyJet’s website and mobile
app. Package holidays including flights, hotels, 23kg of luggage, and transfers will be offered on the Edinburgh and Malaga routes through easyJet holidays.
Expansion of Southampton route network
With these additions, easyJet’s route network from Southampton Airport will increase to 11 destinations for summer 2027. Existing destinations served include Alicante, Barcelona, Belfast, Faro, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Palma de Mallorca.
Official statements on route expansion
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said the new routes would provide customers with more choice and improved connectivity from their local airport. Chris Tibbett, executive director of commercial aviation and marketing at Southampton Airport, welcomed the expansion, stating, “We welcome easyJet’s
investment in expanding its Southampton network from Summer 2027 with the introduction of three new routes to Edinburgh, La Rochelle and Malaga.”
Tibbett emphasized the significance of the new daily Southampton-Edinburgh service, noting it will enhance links between England’s south coast and Scotland.
Impact on tourism, trade and related sectors
The introduction of the Southampton-Edinburgh route aims to support tourism, trade, investment, and the cruise industry in the region. The expanded network provides added flexibility and affordable travel options, reinforcing Southampton Airport’s role as a hub for both leisure and business travel.
