easyJet this week announced six brand new routes from Scotland to destinations across Europe, with a number of exclusive routes from Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The airline, who at the time of writing has 17 aircraft based in Scotland, is the largest airline in Scotland by seats available and based aircraft.
Full details of the new routes from both Edinburgh and Aberdeen are outlined below;
Edinburgh to Hamburg
easyJet returns to the Edinburgh-Hamburg market for the 4th time since 2011, with a twice weekly service from March 29th, with flights operating Monday and Friday.
easyJet previously operated this route in 2010/2011, 2017/2018 and 2023/2024, with Ryanair also operating the route between 2017 and 2020 and also 2021 and 2025. Flights with easyJet will operate with 186 seat Airbus A320 aircraft.
Timings vary throughout the season so it is worth double checking times posted online before booking. This route is exclusive to easyJet and Edinburgh Airport.
Edinburgh to Tivat
Scotland gains a direct link to Montenegro for the first time, with a twice weekly service to Tivat from March 29th, with flights operating Monday and Thursday.
Flights depart Edinburgh at 0605, arriving in Tivat at 1020. Flights back leave Tivat at 1055, arriving back into the Scottish capital at 1330. This route is exclusive to easyJet and Edinburgh Airport.
Flights are set to be operated by 186 seat Airbus A320 aircraft.
Edinburgh to Bilbao
easyJet returns to the Edinburgh-Bilbao market with a twice weekly service from March 30th, with flights operating Tuesday and Saturday, easyJet previously served this route twice weekly until the pandemic.
Timings vary throughout the season so again, it is worth double checking times posted online before booking.
Vueling also operate flights on this route, and have already announced an increase from 2 to 3 weekly flights from June 2027, and unlike this year, Vueling will operate flights throughout the season.
Flights are set to be operated by 186 seat Airbus A320 aircraft.
Edinburgh to Rome Fiumicino
Following the successful launch of flights between Glasgow and Rome, easyJet will launch a twice weekly service to the Italian capital from March 30th, with flights operating every Tuesday and Saturday.
Flights depart Edinburgh at 0615 , arriving in Rome at 1020. Flights back leave Rome at 1105, arriving back into the Edinburgh at 1330 (in July and August flights on Saturday run 10 minutes later)!
Jet2 also operates twice weekly flights to Rome Fiumicino from Edinburgh, with Ryanair operating daily flights to Rome Ciampino from Edinburgh.
Flights are set to be operated by 186 seat Airbus A320 aircraft.
As of the time of writing, easyJet will serve 54 destinations from Edinburgh next summer, and their total number of routes from the Scottish capital now stands at 62, the 2nd largest at the airport behind Ryanair.
easyJet has announced new winter flights from Edinburgh to London Southend, it is not yet clear if this route will be extended into the summer season.
Early signs are pointing towards an 11th based aircraft being added into Edinburgh, however this has not been confirmed.
Aberdeen to Barcelona
Barcelona gains more Scottish capacity with a twice weekly service to Aberdeen from February 6th, with flights operating Wednesday and Saturday
This marks the first time Barcelona has had direct flights to Barcelona, and according to AGS Airports, Barcelona was one of the most requested routes at Aberdeen Airport, and response from the local travel trade to this route has been overwhelmingly positive.
Flights will be operated by easyJet Europe. easyJet is the only airline offering this route from Aberdeen.
Aberdeen to Palma
easyJet becomes the second airline to operate flights on this route, with a twice weekly service starting May 3rd. Flights will operate Monday and Thursday, with the exception of July and August when flights operate Thursday and Sunday.
As of the time of writing, Palma becomes the only international route from Aberdeen to see service with two airlines, with TUI also operating up to 3 weekly flights on this route.
These new routes take the number of routes served by easyJet from Aberdeen during the summer to 5, and their current number of routes from the city stands at 7.
easyJet has announced new winter flights from Aberdeen to Belfast International, it is not yet clear if this route will be extended into the summer season.
Industry Comments
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We’re delighted to be offering 18 new routes and package holidays for summer 2027 which shows our commitment to providing customers across the UK with more choice from their local airport.
“Our Spanish network is greatly expanding with six new routes from the UK including Girona for the first time, and we’re also further strengthening our presence in Scotland, where we’re already the largest airline, with six new routes from Aberdeen and Edinburgh Airports.”
“Whether customers are planning a summer beach holiday, a city break or a chance to explore somewhere new, there’s never been a better time to book a flight or package holiday with easyJet.”
Stephanie Wear, Chief Commercial Officer at Edinburgh Airport, said:
“The introduction of Scotland’s first direct route to Tivat is particularly exciting as it opens up Montenegro to passengers for the first time. As one of Europe’s increasingly popular destinations, it’s great to give passengers easier access to everything Montenegro has to offer.
“Alongside new services to Bilbao, Hamburg and Rome Fiumicino – all well-known for their rich history and culture – these routes add even more variety to our European network and further expand the choice on offer at Scotland’s busiest airport.”
Jonathan Ford, Portfolio Manager at AGS Airports, said:
“We’re delighted to see easyJet continue to expand its network from Aberdeen with the introduction of routes to Barcelona and Mallorca. The launch of a direct service to Barcelona is particularly exciting, marking the first time the city has been served directly from Aberdeen and opening up a fantastic new destination for travellers across the north-east of Scotland.
“Both Barcelona and Mallorca are proven favourites with UK holidaymakers, and we have no doubt these routes will prove hugely popular with passengers looking for more choice and convenient access to some of Europe’s most sought-after destinations.
“The continued growth of easyJet’s offering at Aberdeen is a strong vote of confidence in the market and further strengthens the range of international connectivity available from our airport.”
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