EasyJet adds new route from UK airport to Paris – ‘more opportunities for local travellers’

The budget airline’s latest addition marks its eighth route from Southampton airport.

The Paris Orly service adds to Southampton’s growing connectivity, following TUI’s recent announcement of its return to the airport after 15 years with flights to Majorca.

The French capital attracts millions of tourists every year

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EasyJet plans to operate up to 21 departures per week from Southampton during next summer’s peak season.

The boost will equate to a 31 per cent increase on journeys from the south coast airport.

The airline has had strong growth at Southampton, having transported more than 173,000 passengers to and from the airport since expanding beyond its seasonal Geneva service twelve months ago.

Aviation director at AGS Airports, Chris Tibbett, said: “Paris is a vital and well-loved destination for the central south region, and we are thrilled to see easyJet launch this direct service from Southampton to Paris Orly.

“With its easy access to the city and nearby attractions like Euro Disney, this will undoubtedly be a popular route.

“This latest addition underlines the strength of easyJet’s operations in Southampton and provides even more opportunities for local travellers.”

Notably, British Airways has suspended its flights from Southampton for the upcoming summer.

The airline has not said why it has stopped flights from the southern airport.

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easyJet has expanded its network to several airports

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EasyJet also recently unveiled six new routes from four UK airports for summer 2025, expanding its presence across Britain.

The airline said that Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh will all see new routes added to their arsenal.

EasyJet UK Country Manager, Ali Gayward, said: “Following another consecutive record summer, easyJet is continuing to grow in the UK next year with more aircraft, enabling us to offer an even greater choice of flights and package holidays for our customers across the country.”