easyJet launches new Belfast City to Edinburgh route for Winter 2025

Leah McIlwrath, Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, and James Blackwood celebrate the news that easyJet will add Edinburgh to its portfolio of routes for winter 2025.

easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has announced a brand-new route from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh, expanding its winter schedule and reinforcing its commitment to offering convenient domestic travel options from the heart of Belfast.

The new service is set to take off on 26 October 2025, with flights operating five times a week.

This addition marks another milestone in easyJet’s growing presence at Belfast City Airport since launching services there in 2021.

Fares for the route start from just £14.99 and are available to book now at easyJet.com or via the mobile app.

“Fantastic to see easyJet add another destination”

Welcoming the new route, Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, said:

“It is fantastic to see easyJet add another destination to its portfolio of routes from Belfast City Airport, giving passengers even more choice and convenience from the heart of the city.

“Since taking off from Belfast City Airport in 2021, easyJet has shown impressive growth, further reinforcing its commitment to providing our passengers with great value flights across the UK and Europe.

“With our unbeatable location and speedy security times, passengers travelling to Edinburgh can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable journey.”

The new Edinburgh service will provide both business and leisure travellers with direct access to Scotland’s capital, strengthening links between two key UK cities.

City breaks and holiday packages

In addition to standalone flights, easyJet holidays will offer a wide range of city break packages to Edinburgh during the winter 2025 season. Travellers can choose from 68 hotels, with packages including flights and accommodation.

All holiday packages come with Ultimate Flexibility, which includes the freedom to change bookings, a refund guarantee, and a best price guarantee—ideal for those seeking stress-free winter getaways.

Commitment to convenience and value

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, commented:

“We’re delighted to be offering yet another fantastic new route, providing even more choice for our customers across the UK.

“With flights and holidays now available on even more routes for the winter, we’re providing greater direct connectivity for customers all across the UK to Europe and beyond and offering great value for money, always aiming to make travel easy.”

The announcement highlights easyJet’s strategy of expanding accessible, affordable travel across the UK while boosting connectivity from regional airports like Belfast City.

To book flights or learn more about easyJet’s growing network from Belfast City Airport, visit easyJet.com.