easyJet has announced three new routes from Southampton Airport for summer 2027.
The airline will launch a daily service to Edinburgh on March 28, alongside twice-weekly flights to the Costa del Sol favourite, Malaga on May 1, and a twice-weekly connection to La Rochelle, France, starting May 29.
Both the Malaga and La Rochelle services will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and the new routes bring easyJet’s total Southampton network to 11 routes.
Fares start from just £32.48, with seats available to book now on easyJet.com and through the app.
The Edinburgh route is great for Britons looking to travel within the UK, whether for work, a city break, or to catch up with family.
Meanwhile, Malaga opens up the popular Costa del Sol for summer getaways, and La Rochelle gives holidaymakers a taste of France’s Atlantic coast, famous for its stunning white limestone buildings and maritime heritage.
easyJet holidays is also offering package deals to both Edinburgh and Malaga, bundling flights with hotel stays, 23kg luggage, and transfers on beach holidays.
easyJet’s UK country manager, Kevin Doyle, said: “We’re delighted to be launching three new routes from Southampton Airport for summer 2027, continuing to provide customers in the south with more choice and connectivity from their local airport.
“From new services to Malaga and La Rochelle, to strengthening domestic connectivity, we’re continuing to grow our network and offer customers even more travel opportunities.
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“Whether customers are planning a summer holiday, a city break for leisure or business, or visiting friends and family, there’s never been a better time to book a flight with easyJet or package holiday with easyJet holidays.”
Executive director, commercial aviation and marketing, at Southampton Airport, Chris Tibbett, added: “We welcome easyJet’s investment in expanding its Southampton network from Summer 2027 with the introduction of three new routes to Edinburgh, La Rochelle and Malaga.
“This will see the UK’s largest low-cost airline offer 11 routes from Southampton next summer, with the new additions joining existing summer services to Alicante, Barcelona, Belfast, Faro, Glasgow, Manchester, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Palma de Mallorca.
“The launch of a new daily service between Southampton and Edinburgh is particularly welcome, strengthening vital links between Scotland and England’s south coast.”
This is not the only airline recently adding routes. Jet2 has added more flights from five UK airports to a popular winter sun destination.
The tour operator is now offering flights to Tunisia through Winter 2027/28 from five airports — Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and London Stansted — giving holidaymakers nine extra weeks to get away beyond the Summer 2027 season.
Ryanair has also launched 11 new routes from the UK, with flights going to popular holiday spots in Spain, Greece, Portugal and more.
For beach getaways, more flights will go to sunny hotspots including Malaga, Corfu and Rhodes, while those more interested in a city break can discover Wrocław, Budapest, Gdansk and more.
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