easyJet Launches Keflavík Routes to UK
easyJet has begun twice-weekly service from Keflavík Airport to Newcastle and Liverpool as part of its 2026/27 winter schedule.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Air Travel
easyJet has launched two new routes from Keflavík International Airport in Iceland, with service to Newcastle beginning 27 October 2026 and to Liverpool beginning 2 November 2026. Keflavík Airport welcomed the launch of both routes.
Why it matters
The routes add direct air links between Iceland and two cities in the United Kingdom, which may support travel and visits in both directions. The service expansion is part of easyJet's winter schedule for 2026/27.
Each route operates two flights per week, with Newcastle service on Tuesdays and Saturdays and Liverpool service on Mondays and Fridays. Passenger capacity, fares and expected passenger volumes for the routes have not been disclosed.
The players
easyJet
easyJet is a British low-cost airline founded in 1995 that operates a large network of short-haul routes across Europe.
Keflavík International Airport
Keflavík International Airport is the main international airport serving Iceland, located near Reykjavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The details
The Newcastle service began on 27 October 2026, and the Liverpool service began on 2 November 2026. Both routes connect Keflavík International Airport directly with their UK destinations and are operated by easyJet.
Timeline
27 October 2026: Newcastle service from Keflavík commenced.
2 November 2026: Liverpool service from Keflavík commenced.
2026/27 winter season: Both routes operate during the winter schedule.
Roadmap
easyJet's two new Keflavík routes extend its 2026/27 winter schedule into the Iceland-UK market. The launches add to the airline's short-haul network during the off-peak winter months.
Travelers planning trips between Iceland and the UK can now fly directly from Keflavík to Newcastle or Liverpool on the scheduled days. Checking the twice-weekly timetable before booking will help avoid gaps in service.
The takeaway
Direct routes between smaller airports can make winter trips easier to plan. Checking the operating days of each service before booking helps travelers match flights to their schedule.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Routesonline.
