'Delight' as easyJet announces new European route from Southampton Airport
“Delight” as easyJet announces a new route from Southampton Airport
“Further development” is on the cards at Southampton Airport as easyJet announces a new route.
Having launched flights from Southampton to Paris Orly last year, easyJet’s has confirmed it will be introducing a new route to Paris Charles de Gaulle, offering customers another direct and convenient link to one of Europe’s most popular city destinations.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We’re delighted to be launching a new route from Southampton to Paris this winter, giving customers in the region another direct and affordable way to reach one of Europe’s most iconic cities.
“This new service is part of our continued growth across the UK, as we focus on strengthening regional connectivity and making travel easy and affordable from local airports.”
The new service will commence from October 25, 2026 and is set to operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
Over the past year, Southampton Airport has undergone a number of changes including the re-introduction of TUI services and major expansion plans complete with new passenger lounges.
Chris Tibbett, Aviation Director at AGS Airports, said: “We're delighted to see further development of easyJet at Southampton with the news that from this winter it will commence services to Paris Charles De Gaulle.
"The new service will provide an enhanced flight offering to the Paris and France's largest hub, along with more ease of connectivity with regular connections from Charles De Gaulle to ever- growing popular EuroDisney resort.
“This announcement reinforces Southampton Airport’s growing role in connecting the region to key European destinations and reflects the continued demand for high-quality, convenient air services. We look forward to working closely with easyJet as they continue to expand their network from Southampton.”