easyJet is launching three new summer holiday routes from the UK to Italy and Portugal

Holiday bargain hunters, heads up. Affordable carrier easyJet has announced several new routes from UK airports for this summer, featuring popular European destinations.

EasyJet is launching three new services, offering more options for holidaymakers around the UK. Two of the new routes are from Newcastle and one takes off from Manchester.

Newcastle is getting budget services to two of Europe’s greatest capital cities. EasyJet will be flying between the northeast and Rome and Lisbon. The Rome Fiumicino flights take off on March 30 – yep, in time for the Easter holidays – with one-way fares starting from £33.99.

The Newcastle-Lisbon easyJet service will start on June 22, priced one-way from £43.99. Both the Rome and Lisbon routes are on Mondays and Fridays, making them perfect for weekend breaks.

Manchester, meanwhile, will get direct flights to Bari. The Puglia capital is famous for its history (it dates back to ancient times), culture (a popular Christian pilgrimage spot) and food (especially orecchiette), as well as its proximity to some of Italy’s top beaches. EasyJet’s Manchester-Bari services will start on July 3 and start from £38.99 one-way. They’ll also run on Mondays and Fridays.

And not only is easyJet often an affordable flying option, it’s safe, too. A 2026 report by independent aviation website Airline Ratings named easyJet the fifth-safest low-cost carrier on the planet. Find out more on the easyJet website here.

For when you’ve booked, check out Time Out’s guides to the best things to do in Lisbon and Rome.

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