EasyJet launches 11 new Newcastle Airport flights for 2026

EasyJet has confirmed the routes it will operate from Newcastle, after it announced last month it would open a new base there with three planes, creating 120 jobs.

New services are set to take off from next summer to Antalya and Dalaman in Turkey, the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu, and Algarve gateway of Faro in Portugal.

Also on the list is Malta, the Spanish city of Reus, Prague, and the first flight connecting Newcastle to Nice in the south of France.

Direct connections to North Africa are also set to operate from Newcastle, with services to the Egyptian resort of Sharm-El-Sheikh and Enfidha in Tunisia.

This news comes just a few weeks after the airline confirmed it will open a new three-aircraft base at the international airport in spring 2026 - set to create 1,200 jobs.

Ali Gayward from easyJet said: "We are really pleased to be able to announce this fantastic range of new routes from our new base at Newcastle for next summer.

"Our investment in an 11th base in the UK at Newcastle, supporting many jobs for the local economy, is enabling us to provide more direct connectivity, choice and great value for money for our customers in the North East, and we can’t wait to welcome them on board."

Paul Bixby, Chief Commercial Officer at easyJet holidays, said: "We’re excited to offer a new range of package holidays for customers in the North East, following the launch of easyJet’s new base at Newcastle Airport.

"This expansion marks a great opportunity for growth, as holidays continue to be a top priority for consumers.

"Our aim is to make affordable, high-quality getaways more accessible than ever, with a wide selection of beach and city break destinations alongside travel available through to October 2026."

Leon McQuaid from Newcastle Airport added: "It's fantastic that easyJet and easyJet holidays are offering 11 additional destinations with packages now on sale, including a brand-new direct route to Nice, which is one of our most requested destinations.

"These services offer even more choice for our customers seeking low-cost flights and package holidays, and it’s great to announce the destinations ahead of easyJet opening its new base at Newcastle Airport in spring 2026.

"The base will deliver significant benefits to the Airport and wider region, creating more 1,200 jobs and paving the way for even more exciting new routes, which we look forward to announcing with easyJet in August."