What new airlines are flying from London Stansted in 2026?

Turkish Airlines, AJet, Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, TUI, and BA CityFlyer are introducing new routes from London Stansted.

When do the new flights to Istanbul from Stansted start?

Turkish Airlines will launch its new flights to Istanbul from London Stansted on March 18, 2026.

Which European destinations are getting new flights from Stansted?

New European routes from Stansted include Malmo, Glasgow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Jerez, Samos, La Palma, Kos, and Olbia.

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Stansted Airport Adds 15 New Flights for 2026 Travel

12 Jan

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Summary

Fifteen new flights are launching from London Stansted in 2026.
Istanbul Airport, named world's best, gains 15 weekly flights.
Expanded routes include destinations across Europe and Turkey.

Stansted Airport Adds 15 New Flights for 2026 Travel

London Stansted Airport is set to dramatically enhance its connectivity with the introduction of fifteen new flights commencing in 2026. Turkish Airlines will begin services to Istanbul, an airport recently recognized as the best internationally, with up to fifteen weekly flights from March 18. This expansion offers travelers direct access to a hub celebrated for its vast duty-free area and acclaimed culinary scene.

Further bolstering its route network, Stansted will also introduce new flights to Bodrum via AJet starting June 26. Budget carrier Ryanair is adding services to Malmo, Sweden, from April 1, and increasing flights to Glasgow from March 29. Jet2 is set to launch routes to Jerez, Spain, from May 1, Samos, Greece, from May 7, and La Palma from October 26.

EasyJet will commence new routes to Paris Charles de Gaulle on March 5, while TUI flights to Kos in Greece will depart from May 7. BA CityFlyer will also introduce services to Olbia, Sardinia, from May 23. These new additions reflect Stansted's growing status as a key international gateway, aiming to provide greater choice and convenience for both leisure and business travelers.