easyJet has announced another new year-round route from Edinburgh with flights to Zurich to begin next year.
The budget airline has announced a number of new routes over the last few weeks and the latest one will see them fly direct to Switzerland.
easyJet has been flying out of Edinburgh Airport since 2001 and the new flight comes as the company announced it had its biggest ever programme in Scotland this year, up 12 percent compared to last year.
It has also revealed it will base a 10th family aircraft at Edinburgh Airport from next summer which allows the airline to offer even more choices for flights and holidays in the future.
Last week, it announced new flights to Olbia, Dusseldorf, Marrakech and Enfidha from Edinburgh Airport as well as from Glasgow to holiday destinations such as Antalya and Reus from next summer.
The Zurich flight will run twice weekly on Monday and Friday from May 2 2025 and will go all year round from when it starts.
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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.”
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."
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