Stansted Airport will launch nine new flight routes by the end of 2026, including a new Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul that started in March 2026 with up to 15 weekly flights.
New routes and airlines expanding Stansted network
easyJet launched flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. Ryanair added a route to Malmö, Sweden. Jet2.com introduced three routes to Jerez, Spain; Samos, Greece; and La Palma, Canary Islands. TUI started flights to Kos, Greece. BA CityFlyer began services to Olbia, Sardinia. AJet launched flights to Bodrum, Turkey. Cyprus Airways plans to resume UK operations with flights to Larnaca, Cyprus.
Operational details and airline presence
Turkish Airlines operates the Istanbul route from Stansted
up to 15 times weekly and runs 170 weekly flights from the UK and Ireland during peak summer. Stansted is Turkish Airlines’ sixth UK airport, expanding its network in the region.
Official statement and passenger benefits
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.” More than 200 destinations are now accessible from Stansted, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s busiest international airports.
