BAA Southampton International Airport Limited

22/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/08/2024 20:55

Dutch delight as easyJet adds Amsterdam to ever growing Southampton network

- UK's largest low-cost airline to launch seventh Southampton route in the form of a twice-weekly service to Amsterdam

  • easyJet's Amsterdam route will launch on 28th October 2024
  • Service will depart on Mondays and Fridays, perfect for that winter city break getaway
  • Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting from £23.99*
  • Becomes the carrier's seventh route from Southampton, adding to its popular services to Belfast and Glasgow in the UK, Geneva in Switzerland, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Faro, Portugal

easyJet has today, Thursday, 22nd August 2024, announced it will commence flights between Southampton and Amsterdam.

The airline will start operations between the two cities from 28th October, with departures occurring on Mondays and Fridays, ideal for those seeking a winter city break getaway to one of Europe's most popular destinations.

Flights are available to book from today at easyJet.com and via the mobile app starting from £23.99*

Ali Gayward, easyJet's country manager said: "We are delighted to be launching a new winter route from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam, providing our customers in the south of England with more choice and connectivity, whether they are travelling for business or leisure and we look forward to welcoming them onboard."

Christopher Tibbett, Group Aviation Director of AGS Airports, commented on the news: "We're absolutely thrilled to be see easyJet expand its presence at Southampton Airport this winter with the news it will commence services to Amsterdam.

"In the past 12 months, the UK's biggest low-cost carrier has expanded its presence from the region in a significant way, with Amsterdam becoming the seventh destination it will serve, up from just one this time last year.

"This link into the Netherlands' capital will not only provide our passengers with more travel options but also underscores our commitment to improving regional connectivity. Amsterdam is a major European hub, and we are confident that this service will be well-received by both our leisure and business passengers and adds even more choice for consumers in the region wanting to get to or from Amsterdam, along with providing further options for inbound tourism."

The latest announcement by easyJet follows on from its recent news that it will extend its popular Alicante service into the winter season, offering a year-round product to one of Europe's most popular winter sun leisure spots.

easyJet's new route to Amsterdam, along with its other popular routes from Southampton, can be booked direct now via its app or online at www.easyJet.com

* flights one way per person including taxes