Holidaymakers in the UK will soon have even more travel options as easyJet announces a major expansion with new flights across Europe and North Africa.
New Base at Newcastle Airport
- EasyJet will open a new base at Newcastle Airport in March 2026.
- Three aircraft will be stationed at the airport.
- The expansion is expected to support around 1,200 jobs, including 130 direct roles.
11 New Destinations for Summer 2026
Passengers will be able to fly to 11 new destinations, more than doubling easyJet’s current routes from the North East.
New Routes:
- Turkey: Antalya, Dalaman
- Greece: Rhodes, Corfu
- Portugal: Faro
- Malta: Valletta
- Czech Republic: Prague
- Spain: Reus
- France: Nice
- Egypt: Sharm El-Sheikh
- Tunisia: Enfidha
Flight Start Dates & Frequencies
- March 29: Antalya (Wed, Sun), Nice (Tue, Thu, Sun), Enfidha (Tue, Thu, Sun), Faro (Tue, Thu, Sun)
- March 30: Malta (Mon, Wed, Sat)
- March 31: Dalaman (Tue, Sat), Reus (Tue, Sat)
- April 3: Corfu (Mon, Fri)
- August 2: Prague (Thu, Sun)
- August 3: Sharm El-Sheikh (Mon, Fri)
What They’re Saying
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport:
“This is fantastic news for our passengers. The low-cost seats and package holidays provide even more choice and value for summer getaways.”
Kevin Doyle, UK Country Manager at easyJet:
“We’re delighted to put 11 new routes on sale from Newcastle. Our new base will give customers greater connectivity and choice across Europe and North Africa.”
📌 Key Takeaways
- EasyJet is more than doubling its destinations from Newcastle.
- New routes start spring–summer 2026, with some extending into August.
- Expansion boosts jobs and strengthens Newcastle as a growing travel hub.
