easyJet has announced new routes to Lisbon and Rome Fiumicino from new base Newcastle, as well as to Bari from Manchester.
*All details correct at time of publish (23 January 2026)
The new routes will launch this summer, with Newcastle to Rome flights starting on 30 March 2026 so families can make the most of the Easter holidays, and flights to Lisbon from 22 June 2026, with both new routes operating on Mondays and Fridays.
The airline has also announced a new route from Manchester to Bari in Italy, with flights taking off from 3 July 2026 and departing twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.
easyJet holidays will offer package holidays to all three destinations, inclusive of flights and hotel, plus 23kg luggage and transfers on Bari beach breaks.
Travellers can choose from hundreds of different hotels and secure their holiday with a low deposit of just £60 per person – perfect for pre-pay day bookings.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We’re excited to be launching new routes and packages from Manchester and Newcastle to three of Europe’s popular destinations, providing customers with even more choice and connectivity, whether they’re looking for a cultural city getaway or relaxing beach break.
”In our 30th year, we are set to operate our biggest ever flying programme this summer, offering more than 50 million seats to and from the UK, and remain committed as we ever have been to making travel easy.”
easyJet’s new routes and packages are now on sale and available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app:
Newcastle to Rome flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from 30 March 2026 with fares starting from £33.99*
Newcastle to Lisbon flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from 22 June 2026 with fares starting from £43.99*
Manchester to Bari flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from 3 July 2026 with fares starting from £38.99*
easyJet serves 22 UK airports, offering more than 640 routes to over 140 destinations from the UK to Europe and beyond. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com.
For more information about easyJet holidays, visit https://www.easyjet.com/en/holidays or visit the trade portal here.
*flights one way per person including taxes.
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