easyJet is set to begin seven new flight routes from five UK airports starting November 2026, expanding direct travel options across the country. The airline will operate these routes from Liverpool John Lennon, Manchester, Newcastle, London Southend, and London Luton airports.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Launches Twice-Weekly Reykjavík Service
Liverpool John Lennon Airport will offer a new twice-weekly flight to Reykjavík, Iceland, departing on Mondays and Fridays during the winter season. This marks easyJet’s first direct route from Liverpool to Iceland’s capital. Return fares start around £25. Iceland’s northern lights and geothermal attractions provide a winter holiday draw for passengers from the UK’s North West region.
Manchester Airport Restores Twice-Weekly Nuremberg Flights
Manchester Airport
will resume direct flights to Nuremberg, Germany, with twice-weekly services on Mondays and Fridays running until early January 2027. Since the route’s last operation under Ryanair in 2019, Manchester is now the only UK airport outside London to connect directly with Nuremberg. Return fares start from £64 per person. The German city is noted for its historic Christmas markets, operating since the 1620s.
Newcastle Airport Expands With Three Routes to Kraków, Marrakesh, and Copenhagen
easyJet’s Newcastle base, opened in March 2026, will add three routes: Kraków in Poland, Marrakesh in Morocco, and Copenhagen in Denmark. Newcastle-Kraków operates twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with one-way fares from £25.99. Newcastle-Marrakesh runs Tuesdays
and Saturdays, with tickets from £22.99. Newcastle-Copenhagen starts November 5, flying Thursdays and Sundays. Since opening the base, easyJet has expanded its Newcastle network to 31 destinations.
London Southend to Belfast Starts Year-Round Tri-Weekly Flights
London Southend Airport will offer three weekly flights to Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays, beginning November 2. Belfast’s Titanic Quarter and St. George’s Market attract leisure travelers. easyJet expects the route to cater to both business and leisure customers, benefitting from convenient airport locations at both ends.
London Luton Introduces Twice-Weekly Flights to Rabat
London Luton Airport will operate a new twice-weekly service to Rabat, Morocco, starting November 5. Fares begin at £21.99 one-way. Rabat was designated
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012 due to its Islamic heritage, French-colonial New Town, and landmarks such as the Kasbah of the Udayas and Rabat Medina, offering cultural and historical appeal for travelers.
easyJet and Airport Officials Highlight Route Significance
easyJet’s UK Country Manager noted the Liverpool to Reykjavík route expands winter holiday options for North West passengers and expects the Belfast service from London Southend to attract leisure and business travelers. Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s Aviation Director described the Reykjavík link as opening direct travel to Iceland for regional passengers. Newcastle Airport’s Director of Aviation Development emphasized easyJet’s significant network growth at Newcastle since March
2026, now serving 31 destinations. London Southend’s Business Development Director welcomed the addition of Belfast to the airport’s expanding route network.
Passenger Impact and Connectivity Improvements Across UK Regions
The launch of these seven easyJet routes will provide UK travelers with increased direct flights from major airports in the North West, North East, Greater Manchester, and London regions. Newcastle passengers benefit from the quadrupling of easyJet routes since the base opening in 2026. These services improve convenience and travel options to leisure and cultural destinations across Europe and North Africa.
Tourism Context Includes Recognized Affordable Destinations and Cultural Attractions
Several destinations on the new routes offer notable tourism appeal. Kraków was named Europe’s most affordable ‘Twixmas’ getaway
in a recent study. Belfast features attractions such as Titanic Belfast and lively markets. Rabat’s Islamic and French-colonial heritage sites, including UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, add cultural interest. Copenhagen encourages sustainable tourism through its CopenPay initiative.
