• New summer route connecting London Gatwick to Newquay will launch this summer

  • Flights will operate twice a week from 23 June 2026

  • New service will enhance regional connectivity and support Cornwall’s visitor economy

  • Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app, with fares starting from just £30.99*

easyJet has announced it will operate flights between London Gatwick and Newquay this summer.

The inaugural flight will take off on 23 June 2026 and operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The new route will strengthen direct domestic connectivity between London and the South East and Newquay, whether for a coastal getaway, visiting friends and family, or onward connections across Europe and beyond, while also supporting Cornwall’s visitor economy for those looking to explore everything the region has to offer.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet UK Country Manager, said:

“We are delighted to be launching flights from London Gatwick to Newquay this summer, providing even greater connectivity for customers in London and the South East wishing to explore Cornwall.

The new route will not only offer direct links to the South West but will also provide access to Europe and beyond through our leading short-haul network, while continuing to support Cornwall’s important visitor economy.

In our 30th year we remain committed to providing even more choice, all with great value fares, and we look forward to welcoming more customers on board this summer.”

Nigel Scott, Commercial Director, Cornwall Airport Newquay, said:

“We’re very pleased to welcome this new London Gatwick service with easyJet for the peak summer season.

Demand for Cornwall continues to grow, particularly from the South East, and this route provides an affordable and convenient way for visitors to access the region during one of our busiest periods.

Building on the strong performance of easyJet’s Manchester route over the past two summers, this new service further strengthens our partnership.

The Saturday service opens up new leisure connections via Gatwick, with opportunities to align with easyJet holidays, and we look forward to working together to maximise this potential.”

Earlier this week, the airline launched its 11th UK base and continues to grow across the UK regions, with eight new Airbus A320 family aircraft joining its UK-based fleet in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Newcastle. This growth is strengthening vital UK connectivity for both holidaymakers and the more than five million customers travelling for business, while supporting thousands of jobs.

Since 2023, easyJet has grown by nearly a third (31%) at its regional bases, offering more than 200 additional routes and providing UK travellers with even greater choice and value from their local airports.

easyJet was founded 30 years ago and since then it has flown over 800 million customers to and from the UK. Today, easyJet is the largest UK airline and serves 22 UK airports offering flights and package holidays across more than 650 routes to nearly 140 destinations across Europe, North Africa and employs c.12,000 people across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office on 01582 525252 or log onto easyjet.com/en/news

Notes to editors

*Flights one way per person including taxes

Flights are now available to book at easyJet.com and via the mobile app, including:

Airport

Destination

Fare

1

London Gatwick

Newquay

From £30.99

How do I find the cheapest easyJet flights?

Customers can head to the low fare finder section of the easyJet website where the best value fares are displayed.

Where should I look for holiday inspiration?

Customers can head to the Inspire Me section of the easyJet website where they can choose their preferences to be inspired by suggestions of destinations across easyJet’s network

When can I find the cheapest flights / when is the best time to book?

We would always recommend customers book as early as possible, as soon as seats go on sale, to get the best value fares.

Where does easyJet fly to?

easyJet is the largest UK airline and as well as offering the greatest connectivity within the UK, it serves 22 UK airports, offering more than 640 routes to 140 destinations from the UK to Europe and beyond.

What is included in easyJet holidays packages?

easyJet holidays offers great value beach and city holidays to over 7000 hotels, in more than 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa, directly through its website and through over 7000 travel agent partners. The ATOL-protected holidays can be secured with a deposit of just £60 per person, including flights and accommodation, as well as 23kg luggage and transfers on beach breaks.

About easyJet

easyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe's primary airports with great value fares and friendly service.

easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried 100 million passengers in 2025. The airline has over 350 aircraft flying on over 1,200 routes to more than 160 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.

easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in nine countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £17m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.

In 2022, easyJet published its roadmap to net zero by 2050. The roadmap, which also features a combination of fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon removal technology, has set an ambitious interim carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035, validated by the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi). The airline’s ultimate aim is to fully transition its fleet to zero carbon emission technology, which it will achieve through a number of strategic partnerships including with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace Solutions. Since 2000, the airline has successfully reduced its carbon emissions per passenger, per kilometre by one-third and is the number 1 ESG rated airline in Europe by Sustainalytics, MSCI and CDP.

Innovation is in easyJet’s DNA – since launching over 30 years ago, easyJet changed the way people fly to the present day where the airline leads the industry in digital and operational innovations to make travel more easy and affordable for its passengers.

In 2023 easyJet was named by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies and a Leader in Diversity 2024 by The Financial Times.