Several new budget airline routes have recently launched from various UK cities, offering travelers a range of low-cost options to popular destinations across Europe and beyond.
From Manchester, new services have begun to Montpellier in southern France, with one-way fares starting at £31.99, and to Preveza in mainland Greece, known for its serene beaches and archaeological sites, from £34.99.
Liverpool now offers direct flights to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, starting at £27.99 one-way, providing access to the city’s markets, outdoor dining, and coastal tram rides.
Bristol has introduced two new long-haul and regional routes. Flights to Sal in Cape Verde, famed for its white sandy beaches and salt lakes, begin at £129.99. Additionally, services to Bari in Italy’s Puglia region, known for its Romanesque architecture and cuisine, are available from £37.99.
Glasgow’s new offerings include Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, a popular beach resort with fares from £118.99, and Pisa, Italy, starting at £28.99.
Birmingham now boasts five new routes: Marrakesh and Agadir in Morocco, Rome Fiumicino in Italy, Tirana in Albania, and Warsaw Modlin in Poland. Among these, Agadir is available from £24.99, Tirana from £19.99, Rome from £17.99, Marrakesh from £31.99, and Warsaw from £16.99.
Leeds Bradford has added flights to Agadir and Warsaw, with fares from £22.99 and £16.99 respectively.
From Bournemouth, travelers can reach Trapani on Sicily’s northwest coast from £17.99. Trapani is noted for its tranquil port, beaches, seafood dining, and boutique hotels.
Newcastle has introduced four new routes to Brussels Charleroi, Budapest, Malta, and Marrakesh. One-way fares start at £14.99 to Brussels, and £19.99 to Budapest, Malta, and Marrakesh.
Cardiff now offers flights to Hurghada, an Egyptian Red Sea resort, and Faro, Portugal. Return fares are approximately £368 and £174, respectively.
The Greek island of Kos, part of the Dodecanese and birthplace of Hippocrates, is now accessible from Exeter and Bournemouth, with return fares starting at £266 and £363.
Stansted has launched a twice-weekly service to Enfidha-Hammamet, Tunisia, with return fares around £244. The destination is noted for its beaches, medina, and archaeological sites.
Finally, Luton offers flights to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, from £69.99, where visitors can explore markets, museums, and the nearby Caucasus mountains. Several Spanish destinations are also available from Luton, including Alicante (£17.99), Bilbao (£26.99), Barcelona (£22.99), Madrid (£21.54), Valencia (£20.99), and Seville (£26.99).
Fares are subject to availability and were accurate at the time of reporting. Additional information can be found through airline websites and travel platforms.