British Airways announced on 10 November 2026 the addition of five new routes to its summer 2027 schedule, aiming to expand leisure and connecting options. The announcement details a new Bergen route from Heathrow and airport shifts for Skiathos and Perugia services alongside fresh weekly Scottish flights operated by BA Cityflyer. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ chief planning and strategy officer, described these moves as providing customers with “greater choice and connectivity.”
New Bergen Route Targets North American Demand
Heathrow will introduce five weekly flights to Bergen, Norway, from 15 April until 30 October 2027, totaling 142 return trips over the season. Departures from Heathrow Terminal 3 are
scheduled early morning at 07:45, 08:25, or 08:40 depending on the day, synchronized to connect with overnight arrivals from major North American cities like New York, Boston, Miami, and Chicago.
Flights inbound from Bergen return around lunchtime, landing at Heathrow between 13:00 and 14:00, facilitating onward connections. Flight durations are approximately two hours and five minutes outbound and two hours and 25 minutes inbound, with quick turnarounds of 45 to 50 minutes at Bergen. British Airways cited research indicating a 50% increase in North American traffic to Bergen since 2019 despite the absence of direct transatlantic services. The Bergen service
operates from Terminal 3, where a new check-in experience for First class customers was developed in collaboration with American Airlines.
Relocation of Skiathos and Perugia Routes Reflects Capacity Strategy
Skiathos flights move from London City Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5, increasing weekly service to three flights from 20 May through 11 September 2027. The move aims to provide greater capacity and integrate Skiathos within British Airways’ global network. Outbound flight duration to Skiathos is about three hours and 35 minutes. Over the season, Skiathos flights account for 50 return trips.
Conversely, Perugia flights shift from Heathrow to London City Airport, increasing from initially one weekly flight starting 1 May
2027 — rising to five weekly flights after 21 May, totaling 97 return trips. This relocation suits point-to-point London demand and releases Heathrow slots for routes requiring broader connectivity. British Airways described London City Airport as “conveniently located” for Perugia services.
BA Cityflyer Introduces Weekly Scottish Leisure Routes
BA Cityflyer will add once-weekly flights from Glasgow to Nice and from Edinburgh to Split, tailored to British Airways Holidays package schedules. Edinburgh-Split flights operate on Saturdays from 15 May to 19 June and then 4 September to 2 October 2027, totaling 11 return trips. Departures leave Edinburgh at 12:15 with same-evening returns.
Glasgow-Nice flights commence with arrivals from
Nice on Saturday and departures from Glasgow Sunday mornings at 07:15, aligning with week-long holiday packages. These routes reflect a holiday airline model, matching fixed stay periods aligned with British Airways Holidays offerings, distinguishing them from regular scheduled services.
Flight Frequencies, Durations, and Holiday Packages
The Bergen service runs five times weekly from 15 April to 30 October. Skiathos operates thrice weekly between 20 May and 11 September. Perugia starts with one weekly flight before increasing to five weekly flights from late May through October. Edinburgh to Split flights operate weekly with a mid-season pause from late June to early September, while Glasgow to Nice operates
once weekly beginning mid-May.
Flight times vary with Bergen at around two hours outbound and return durations slightly longer. Skiathos is the longest route announced, with outbound flight times near three hours and 35 minutes. Scottish routes have afternoon or early morning departure times aligned with weekend trips.
British Airways Holidays has priced packages for these new routes with fly-drive deals to Bergen starting at £349 per person in May, Perugia packages from £429 in June, seven-night stays in Split from £1,099, Skiathos from £1,359, and Nice from £1,959. Booking deadlines for these offers are set for 1 December 2026.
Official Statements and Operational Notes
Neil Chernoff stated the airline’s new routes and airport relocations improve choice and connectivity for customers. British Airways highlighted that moving Skiathos to Heathrow “will provide greater capacity on the Skiathos route, alongside access to British Airways’ extensive global network.” The airline also emphasized the benefits of “the conveniently located London City Airport” for Perugia flights.
The Edinburgh to Split route features a seasonal gap between 19 June and 4 September for reasons not detailed. British Airways did not disclose aircraft types, prior operating frequencies for Perugia at Heathrow, or detailed fare structures for these services. The introduction of the
Bergen route is seen as a strategic response to increased North American demand funneling through Heathrow without direct transatlantic flights to Norway.
