Stansted Airport will introduce nine new flight routes during 2026, expanding its network across Europe and Turkey with several carriers launching or expanding services from the airport.
Turkish Airlines Launches Istanbul Route
Turkish Airlines started a new service from Stansted to Istanbul in March 2026. The airline operates this route up to 15 times weekly, using Stansted as its sixth UK airport. During the peak summer period, Turkish Airlines provides 170 weekly flights from UK and Ireland airports, enabling access to over 350 onward destinations from its Istanbul hub.
Additional New Routes from European and Regional Carriers
easyJet has started flights from Stansted to Paris Charles de Gaulle while Ryanair added a new
route to Malmö, Sweden. Jet2.com expanded its offerings with three new destinations: Jerez in southern Spain, Samos in Greece, and La Palma in the Canary Islands.
TUI commenced new flights to the Greek island of Kos, BA CityFlyer launched services to Olbia in Sardinia, and AJet began a route to Bodrum in Turkey. Cyprus Airways plans to resume UK operations with flights linking Stansted and Larnaca, Cyprus.
Stansted’s Expanding Network and Passenger Benefits
With these additions, Stansted Airport’s total destinations exceed 200. The airport remains one of the UK’s busiest international airports, strengthening its role as a major gateway for travel across Europe and beyond.
Ciaran
Brannigan, Commercial Director at London Stansted Airport, said: “We’re delighted to welcome new airlines and routes during 2026 that give our passengers even greater choice, value and convenience. London Stansted continues to grow as a key gateway for travel across Europe and beyond, and these additions underline our commitment to offering more destinations and better connectivity for leisure and business travellers alike.”
