{"id":183433,"date":"2026-01-22T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=183433"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:34:19","slug":"easyjet-announces-new-routes-to-italy-and-portugal-from-uk-for-summer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/01\/easyjet-announces-new-routes-to-italy-and-portugal-from-uk-for-summer-2026.html","title":{"rendered":"easyJet Announces New Routes to Italy and Portugal from UK for Summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

easyJet <\/strong>continues to refine its growth strategy in the United Kingdom with the announcement of three new international routes that will connect Newcastle and Manchester with Italy and Portugal starting in the summer of 2026. This move is part of the airline’s largest-ever summer operations programme, coinciding with its 30th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new connections directly target the heart of the European leisure travel market, combining in-demand city destinations with emerging holiday markets, while reinforcing the relevance of regional bases outside London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Routes from Newcastle: Rome Fiumicino and Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rome Fiumicino: Schedule aligned with seasonal demand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

easyJet will launch the Newcastle to Rome Fiumicino route on 30 March 2026, strategically synchronised with the start of the Easter holiday period. Operations will run twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays\u2014a schedule clearly designed for both cultural getaways and multi-day stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promotional fares start from \u00a333.99 (taxes included), positioning the route aggressively against both traditional and low-cost competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisbon: City breaks and Iberian connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second new route from Newcastle will be to Lisbon, with operations starting on 22 June 2026, also twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. The operational pattern mirrors that of Rome and strengthens the appeal of long weekend trips, one of the airline’s most profitable segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initial fares start from \u00a343.99, reflecting a market with strong seasonal demand and a high tourism component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 easyJet Announces Modernization of Its Remaining A320ceo Aircraft with Sharklets, Reinforcing Its Operational Efficiency Strategy<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester Adds Bari and Expands the Southern Italy Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Manchester, easyJet will introduce a new route to Bari, in the Apulia region\u2014one of the Italian destinations that has seen the strongest growth in international tourism in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n