Newcastle Airport Adds 11 Direct Routes in Major easyJet Expansion
Kicking off in March 2026, easyJet is setting up shop at Newcastle Airport in a move that could shake up how people from the North East get abroad. The airline will permanently station three aircraft at the site and introduce eleven new summer routes, significantly increasing the number of direct international flights available to local travellers. These new operations are part of a broader effort to decentralise UK air travel and ease pressure on congested southern airports.
The updated network introduces the following destinations from Newcastle Airport:
- Corfu
- Rhodes
- Antalya
- Dalaman
- Faro
- Malta
- Reus
- Nice
- Prague
- Sharm El Sheikh
- Enfidha
These additions more than double the number of routes previously available. They reduce the need for connecting flights through other UK airports and reflect a wider demand for direct departures from the North East.
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.
Each of these places has its own flavour. Over in Corfu, there's an old stone fortress perched high above the harbour, where travellers can wander the ramparts and take in wide sea views while stepping through what’s left of centuries-old Venetian defences. Rhodes offers a walkable historic centre within medieval walls, centred around the Palace of the Grand Master, one of the few remaining Gothic sites in the region. In Prague, the baroque churches and alleyways of Malá Strana contrast with the solemnity of the Old Jewish Cemetery, all within walking distance of the Vltava River.
Malta's capital, Valletta, includes 16th-century buildings from the Knights of St. John and gardens with views of the Grand Harbour. Nice, newly connected to Newcastle, presents options beyond the beach, such as the Cimiez district with its archaeological museum and quiet Roman amphitheatre. While these destinations are often busy, they also open doors to lesser-known towns and peaceful areas that may appeal to those looking to avoid crowded tourist spots.
These routes help avoid unnecessary costs and the headache of planning multiple connections. It could make things easier and cheaper, especially when everyone’s trying to get away at the same time. The reliance on connecting flights or overnight airport stays is lessened, which can be especially useful for families or travellers with limited time. For residents of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and nearby areas, the additional routes also reflect increasing demand for more practical and flexible departure points.