British Airways Unveils 3 New Routes to Popular European Holiday Destinations

On 4th December, British Airways (BA) announced the launch of new seasonal routes via its subsidiary BA Cityflyer for summer 2026. The new services will link London City Airport to Toulon Saint-Tropez (France), London Stansted to Olbia (Sardinia, Italy), and Glasgow to San Sebastián (Spain).

From summer 2026, BA Cityflyer will begin operating the following flights:

• A twice-weekly seasonal service between London City Airport (LCY) and Toulon Saint-Tropez Airport (TLN) in France, running between 23 May and 1 September.

• A twice-weekly seasonal service between London Stansted (STN) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Sardinia, between 23 May and 27 September 2026.

• A twice-weekly seasonal route between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and San Sebastián Airport (EAS) in Spain, from 18 July to 8 September 2026.

Ian Romanis, Managing Director of BA Cityflyer, said:

“We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes. Adding Toulon Saint-Tropez from London City Airport gives customers more choice and convenience when travelling to the French Riviera, further strengthening our leisure offering from the heart of London.”

He added that Olbia from Stansted and San Sebastián from Glasgow “complement existing British Airways services … and provide even greater options and flexibility for those planning summer holidays in 2026” — expressing confidence that “all three destinations will be popular with our customers.”

These new destinations augment BA Cityflyer’s leisure-focused European network, offering travelers enhanced flexibility and convenience for summer getaways in 2026.

Fight Schedules of BA CityFlyer’s New Routes

The newly announced schedules reveal a distinctly weekend-focused network, with British Airways concentrating its summer 2026 services on high-demand leisure peaks.

London City Airport will see twice-weekly links to Toulon Saint-Tropez on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while the services to Olbia take place from London’s Stanstead Airport, an aerodrome that is used by budget carriers such as Ryanair to reduce their operation costs.

London Stansted’s Olbia services cluster around Saturday departures with a limited Sunday option. Glasgow’s connection to San Sebastián mirrors this pattern, offering Tuesday and Saturday flights tailored for short-break travelers. The tables below detail the precise timings and frequencies across all three routes.

London City Airport (LCY) – Toulon Saint-Tropez Airport (TLN)

This route provides the closest major-carrier access to Saint-Tropez, only 30 miles away — substantially improving convenience for travelers to the French Riviera. The carrier offers fares from £127 each way, including hand baggage.

London Stansted Airport (STN) – Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)

This flight compliments a separate summer-season service from London City to Olbia, increasing BA’s overall capacity to this popular Mediterranean destination. Fare starts from £127 each way.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) – San Sebastián Airport (EAS)

This flight offers a second UK regional gateway to the Basque Coast (in addition to existing London City and Edinburgh services), thereby improving accessibility for Scottish travelers. This fare starts from £113 each way.

Source: British Airways

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All in All

For destination airports in Saint-Tropez, Olbia and San Sebastián, increased air connectivity from the UK may translate into significant tourism gains. For travellers, the new routes may shorten travel times, avoid complex transfers, and offer a smoother door-to-destination experience.

For the summer of 2026, BA appears to be positioning itself both as a gateway to long-haul dreams and as a bridge to idyllic European getaways. And it has also outlined the following travel package: