easyJet is launching a new daily flight route between Edinburgh Airport and Southampton Airport, beginning March 28, 2027. This direct service connects Scotland’s busiest airport with England’s south coast.
easyJet’s Network and Passenger Reach
easyJet is the largest airline in Scotland, operating at Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen airports. From Scotland, easyJet serves over 100 routes to 66 destinations across 22 countries in Europe and North Africa. Since starting operations, easyJet has carried more than 119 million passengers to and from Scotland. Across Europe, the airline operates more than 1,200 routes serving over 160 airports in 35 countries. easyJet aims to achieve net zero emissions
by 2050.
Statements from Leadership
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to announce another new route, from Edinburgh to Southampton, providing customers with even more choice from their local airport, all with great value and fantastic service.” He added, “Whether our customers are travelling for business or leisure, they can now choose from an even greater range of destinations with confidence, and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”
Lynsey Burns, head of aviation at Edinburgh Airport, stated: “Making travel across the UK as easy as possible remains a priority for us, so it’s great to see easyJet
adding Southampton to their Edinburgh network.” She emphasized, “This new route strengthens domestic connectivity and gives passengers even more choice from Scotland’s busiest airport.”
Passenger Impact
Passengers at Edinburgh Airport will have a new daily flight option to Southampton starting March 28, 2027. This route provides more travel options between Scotland and southern England for both business and leisure travelers.
