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Heathrow has unveiled over half-a-dozen new airline routes launching for spring and summer 2026 (Image: Heathrow Airport)
Heathrow Airport has unveiled a major expansion of its global network, confirming eight new flight routes set to launch for the spring and summer 2026 season. The UK’s busiest airport said the new services will connect passengers to destinations across Europe, North America and Asia, offering more choice for both holidaymakers and business travellers.
The expansion comes as demand for travel through Heathrow continues to surge. The airport recorded 84.5 million passengers in 2025 and recently set a record for its busiest February. Ross Baker, Heathrow’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “Every route launched from Heathrow gives passengers and businesses a new way to explore the world. Whether travelling for work or leisure, we are proud to collaborate with our airline partners to open up opportunities for passengers, exporters and importers.
“Greater connectivity is something passengers and businesses consistently say they want, which is why Heathrow expansion is so critical. It will add new routes and introduce more choice. Our plans will ensure the country gets the infrastructure it needs to stay competitive, connecting the whole of the UK to global growth.”
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Rome, Italy – ITA Airways
ITA Airways will fly to Rome Fiumicino twice a day from March 29 (Image: Getty)
ITA Airways is launching double‑daily flights to Rome Fiumicino from March 29, operating from Terminal 2.
Rome joins Heathrow’s growing list of European destinations, providing further flexibility for the more than 700,000 passengers who already fly the route each year, as well as onward connections across the globe.
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan International Airlines
From March 29, passengers can travel to Islamabad from Terminal 4 (Image: Getty)
Pakistan International Airlines will return to Heathrow for the first time in six years, relaunching a direct link between London and Islamabad from March 29 with three weekly flights from Terminal 4.
The route previously carried more than 170,000 passengers in 2019, making it one of Heathrow’s most popular connections to Asia.
Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan International Airlines
A weekly service between Terminal 4 and Lahore launches from March 30 (Image: Getty)
A weekly service between Heathrow and Lahore launches from March 30, reconnecting passengers with another much‑loved Pakistani city.
Operating from Terminal 4, the route offers an easier way to visit friends and family, discover new places or return to familiar ones.
Seville, Spain – Vueling
Passengers can fly to Seville with Vueling from March 29 (Image: Getty)
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling is introducing a new daily service to Seville from March 29, operating from Terminal 4.
The historic Andalusian city, popular with families and city breakers, becomes the tenth Spanish destination served directly from Heathrow, joining Barcelona, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela and more.
St Louis, USA – British Airways
BA will launch the only direct UK service to St Louis from April 19 (Image: Getty)
British Airways will launch the only direct UK service to St Louis, Mississippi, from April 19, with four weekly flights operating from Terminal 5.
Launching in the same year Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, the city becomes Heathrow’s 32nd US destination. British Airways is the only UK airline offering a direct service to St. Louis, creating a unique connection between Heathrow and the Midwest.
Guernsey – British Airways
A daily BA service to Guernsey will launch on April 19 (Image: Getty)
A daily BA service to Guernsey will launch, also from April 19, and operating from Terminal 5.
The connection gives Guernsey residents access to Heathrow’s network of more than 230 worldwide destinations, without needing to change airports. It also makes trips to the island easier for visitors from across the globe, offering access to Guernsey’s coastline, charming towns and island lifestyle.
Tivat, Montenegro – British Airways
BA is also introducing a three‑times‑weekly service to Montenegro’s Tivat from May 14 (Image: Getty)
BA is also introducing a three‑times‑weekly service to Tivat in Montenegro from May 14, operating from Terminal 3.
This link gives passengers a new route to one of Europe’s trendiest summer hotspots, home to the UNESCO‑listed Bay of Kotor, luxury marinas and Montenegro’s Adriatic scenery. Heathrow passengers are invited to discover why Montenegro is fast becoming a favourite for sun‑seekers, adventurers and culture lovers.
From 22 May, Alaska Airlines is launching a daily service between Terminal 3 and Seattle (Image: Getty)
Seattle, USA – Alaska Airlines
From 22 May, Alaska Airlines is launching a daily service between Heathrow and Seattle, operating from Terminal 3.
The route unlocks onward connections to more than 100 destinations across North America, including Alaska, Hawaii and Pacific‑coast cities. Whether passengers are planning an outdoor adventure, a trip to one of America’s fastest‑growing tech hubs or a holiday exploring the western states, Heathrow is offering a new way to discover the Atlantic, and beyond.
