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easyJet is to launch a new daily flight route between Edinburgh and Southampton next year.
The direct service will begin on March 28, 2027, connecting Scotland’s busiest airport with England’s south coast.
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The new route will give passengers more options for travel between Scotland and southern England, whether for business or leisure.
easyJet is the largest airline in Scotland, serving Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen airports. It operates more than 100 routes to 66 destinations across 22 countries in Europe and North Africa.
Boats are moored up at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The airline has carried more than 119 million passengers to and from Scotland since beginning operations.
Across Europe, easyJet operates more than 1,200 routes serving over 160 airports in 35 countries. The airline has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: "We are delighted to announce another new route, from Edinburgh to Southampton, providing customers with even more choice from their local airport, all with great value and fantastic service.
"We are committed to providing our customers across Scotland with greater connectivity, as well as supporting inbound tourism.
"Whether our customers are travelling for business or leisure, they can now choose from an even greater range of destinations with confidence, and we look forward to welcoming them on board."
Lynsey Burns, head of aviation at Edinburgh Airport, said: "Making travel across the UK as easy as possible remains a priority for us, so it’s great to see easyJet adding Southampton to their Edinburgh network.
"This new route strengthens domestic connectivity and gives passengers even more choice from Scotland’s busiest airport."