New route and additional aircraft for easyJet at EDI

easyJet will launch a brand-new route from Edinburgh to Zurich next summer as it bases a 10th aircraft at the capital’s airport.

The new year-round route will start on 2nd May 2025 and operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. It comes just a week after the airline announced new routes to Olbia, Dusseldorf, Marrakech and Enfidha.

easyJet has also announced it will base a 10th A320 aircraft at Edinburgh Airport from next summer -its 10th based aircraft at Scotland’s busiest airport.

Edinburgh Airport is now part of the VINCI Airports network.

Kate Sherry, Edinburgh Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer (Aero), said:

"We are delighted to see easyJet basing another aircraft at Edinburgh Airport for summer 2025. This is a testament to our commitment to expanding opportunities for passengers and adding connectivity to and from Scotland's capital.

"It's also exciting to see easyJet adding Zurich to its Edinburgh destination list, offering passengers ease of travel to Switzerland’s stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. All of this just highlights the demand of Edinburgh's market and its position as a key hub for global travel, and we look forward to seeing more passengers travelling with easyJet in 2025."

Ali Gayward, easyJet UK Country Manager, said:

“We are proud to be Scotland’s largest airline and our success in Scotland is a clear testament to the continued popularity of our flights and holidays, with a record 8.2 million customers choosing us for our trusted brand, unrivalled network and great value fares.

“The growth of our fleet with an additional aircraft in Edinburgh will not only support around 400 jobs but is enabling us to further unlock the opportunity of the continuing demand that we see for both leisure and business travel in Scotland.

“We are already capturing this opportunity with the launch of seven new routes to a fantastic range of destinations from next summer, including Zurich, which will provide more customers with even greater choice and connectivity, and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”