easyJet is adding 13 routes to its winter 2026/27 schedule, bringing new Christmas-market breaks, winter-sun destinations and ski connections to airports across the UK.

The expansion includes services from Gatwick, Luton, Southend, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Belfast International, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Isle of Man.

Nuremberg will join the easyJet network for the first time, served from three UK airports. Other highlights include direct flights between Edinburgh and Tromsø, Southend and Sharm El Sheikh, and the Isle of Man and Geneva.

Fares were originally advertised from £20.99 each way, although availability and prices will vary by departure date.

The advertised fares are for one-way flights and include taxes, but additional charges may apply for baggage, seat selection and other extras.

The complete schedule has been published by easyJet.

Nuremberg is arguably the headline destination in the announcement.

easyJet will fly to the German city from Manchester, Gatwick and Luton, giving passengers several options during the popular Christmas-market season.

Manchester will receive the first service, launching on the 2nd November 2026. Flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays, making the route particularly well suited to long weekends.

Gatwick flights will begin on the 19th November 2026 and operate on Thursdays and Sundays.

The Luton service will follow on the 23rd November 2026, flying on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This will be the most frequent of easyJet’s three new Nuremberg routes, although it is currently planned around the festive period rather than as a permanent year-round service.

Nuremberg is home to the Christkindlesmarkt, one of Europe’s best-known Christmas markets. The city also offers medieval architecture, museums and important sites associated with twentieth-century European history.

For passengers travelling from London, the choice between Gatwick and Luton will allow greater flexibility, while Manchester gains a direct festive destination without requiring a connection or journey to a southern airport.

Budapest is also receiving a significant expansion, with new easyJet flights from Bristol, Belfast International and Liverpool.

Services from Bristol and Belfast will both begin on the 17th November 2026 and operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Liverpool–Budapest will launch two days later, on the 19th November 2026, with departures on Thursdays and Sundays.

The flight schedules should work particularly well for short breaks. Budapest combines Christmas markets, thermal baths, historic architecture and nightlife, while frequently remaining more affordable than some of Europe’s other major capitals.

However, passengers should compare the full cost of travelling rather than relying solely on the advertised fare. A return journey with a larger cabin bag, checked luggage and allocated seats can cost considerably more than the headline price.

easyJet will launch flights between Edinburgh and Tromsø on the 30th November 2026.

The new route will operate twice per week, on Mondays and Thursdays, providing what easyJet describes as the first direct connection between Scotland and Tromsø.

Located inside the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian city is a major destination for Northern Lights holidays, winter activities and Arctic cruises.

Direct flights from Edinburgh will remove the need for Scottish passengers to connect through Oslo or travel to another UK airport. The Monday and Thursday schedule also creates the option of either a short weekend trip or a longer stay.

Demand for Northern Lights holidays has grown considerably, but travellers should remember that sightings are never guaranteed. Tromsø also has relatively high accommodation, food and activity costs, meaning the flight may represent only a small portion of the total holiday price.

London Southend will gain two very different destinations.

Flights to Lyon will begin on the 3rd December 2026 and operate on Thursdays and Sundays. Launch fares started from £20.99 each way, the lowest headline price among the 13 new routes.

The schedule makes Lyon suitable for a weekend city break and provides access to one of France’s most celebrated food destinations. It could also appeal to passengers travelling towards the French Alps, although transfer times should be checked carefully before booking.

Southend’s second new route is considerably longer.

easyJet will begin flying to Sharm El Sheikh on the 4th January 2027, with services operating on Mondays and Fridays.

The Egyptian resort offers reliable winter sunshine, Red Sea beaches and diving. It also represents a significant addition to Southend’s network, giving the airport a longer leisure route beyond its more typical European services.

Flights were initially advertised from £150.99 each way. Package holidays are also available through easyJet holidays, with checked luggage and transfers included on eligible beach packages.

For passengers in Essex and eastern parts of London, Southend can provide a much simpler airport experience than travelling to Gatwick or Luton. However, transport options and flight frequency should be considered if disruption occurs, as a twice-weekly route offers fewer alternatives than a daily service.

Manchester will gain a second route alongside its new Nuremberg service.

Flights to Vienna will begin on the 19th November 2026 and operate up to twice per week on Mondays and Fridays.

The Austrian capital is another strong Christmas-market destination, but it also offers year-round appeal through its museums, architecture, café culture and classical music heritage.

Manchester already has a substantial European network, but additional competition can help place downward pressure on fares and give passengers more choice over departure times.

The route also strengthens easyJet’s presence at Manchester as the airline continues expanding beyond its traditional strength at London airports.

easyJet will launch Glasgow–Krakow on the 13th November 2026.

Flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays, creating another straightforward option for weekend breaks.

Krakow remains one of Europe’s most popular short-break destinations, combining a historic centre, relatively affordable food and accommodation, and a growing Christmas-market offering.

The route should also serve passengers visiting friends and relatives, rather than relying entirely on leisure demand.

Flights between Luton and Rabat will begin on the 5th November 2026 and operate on Thursdays and Sundays.

Rabat is Morocco’s capital but receives considerably less attention from British holidaymakers than Marrakech or Agadir. Its addition gives passengers another direct route into Morocco while potentially opening a less crowded alternative to the country’s established tourist destinations.

The city offers historic sites, Atlantic coastline and rail connections to destinations including Casablanca and Tangier.

Unlike most of the other routes in the announcement, Luton–Rabat is not available as an easyJet holidays package. Passengers will need to arrange their accommodation and transfers independently.

easyJet will begin flying between the Isle of Man and Geneva on the 19th December 2026.

The weekly Saturday service will provide the only direct connection between the Isle of Man and Switzerland. It will also become easyJet’s first international route from the island.

The schedule is clearly designed around ski holidays, allowing passengers to travel directly towards resorts across the French and Swiss Alps.

A once-weekly flight requires careful planning. If the service is cancelled, passengers may have limited same-airline alternatives and could need to travel through another UK airport.

Nevertheless, the route represents a notable improvement for Isle of Man residents who would otherwise need to connect before reaching Geneva.

easyJet’s headline prices include the flight and applicable taxes but only a small under-seat cabin bag measuring up to 45 x 36 x 20cm.

A larger cabin bag, checked luggage, allocated seating, priority boarding and food onboard generally cost extra.

This means a £20.99 or £31.99 fare may still represent excellent value for a short trip, particularly for passengers able to travel light. Families, skiers and those taking longer holidays should calculate the complete cost before comparing easyJet with another airline or package provider.

Package holidays are available on most of the 13 routes. easyJet says these include flights and accommodation, along with a 23kg checked bag. Transfers are also included for eligible beach holidays.

Prices quoted when the routes were announced are not fixed and may no longer be available.

Winter has traditionally been more difficult for European short-haul airlines. Demand outside Christmas and school holidays can be weaker, while aircraft still need to generate revenue.

The new routes target several distinct types of seasonal demand:

This variety helps easyJet avoid relying on a single type of passenger.

The 13 services formed part of a wider expansion that brought the number of new easyJet winter routes announced across two weeks to 26. Other additions included Manchester–Sphinx Airport and the airline’s first international connection from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Geneva.

easyJet’s latest expansion is particularly positive for passengers using regional UK airports.

Nuremberg’s arrival provides a strong new option for festive breaks, while direct flights from Edinburgh to Tromsø remove a time-consuming connection for Scottish travellers heading to northern Norway.

Southend’s new Sharm El Sheikh service is an ambitious addition, and the Isle of Man–Geneva route is especially valuable despite operating only once per week.

Not every route will suit every passenger. Some services are highly seasonal, frequencies are generally limited, and easyJet’s additional charges can quickly increase the final price.

Nevertheless, these flights create direct connections that previously required a journey to another airport or a change elsewhere in Europe.

For passengers who live near one of the ten departure airports, the greatest saving may not be the headline fare. It may be the time and expense avoided by being able to begin the journey much closer to home.