HARMONDSWORTH- British Airways (BA) will expand its European network for summer 2027 with a new five-times-weekly route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Bergen (BGO), Norway. The airline will also move its Skiathos (JSI) flights from London City (LCY) to Heathrow and transfer its Perugia (PEG) service from Heathrow to London City.
Its subsidiary, BA Cityflyer (CJ), will introduce two new weekly connections from Scotland, linking Glasgow (GLA) with Nice (NCE) and Edinburgh (EDI) with Split (SPU). The changes will give passengers more options for travelling to popular European destinations between April and October 2027.
British Airways Expands Its European Network for Summer 2027
British Airways is adding new destinations and adjusting existing routes to strengthen its European short-haul network ahead of the summer 2027 travel season.
The expansion includes a new connection to Norway, additional Mediterranean services from Scotland and changes to the London airports serving two existing destinations.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, said the expansion would provide customers with more opportunities to explore European destinations.
He highlighted Norway’s fjords, Skiathos’ beaches, Italy’s countryside, the French Riviera and Croatia’s Adriatic coast as destinations that would benefit from the additional services.
British Airways Launches London Heathrow to Bergen Flights
British Airways will introduce a new route between London Heathrow and Bergen, Norway, from April 15, 2027.
The airline will operate five weekly return flights between the two cities through October 30, 2027. Services will depart from Heathrow Terminal 3 and provide passengers with direct access to Norway’s second-largest city.
Bergen is an important gateway to Norway’s western fjords. The city attracts visitors with its historic waterfront, colourful buildings, mountain landscapes and access to some of the country’s most popular natural attractions.
The new route will also support connecting traffic through British Airways’ Heathrow hub.
According to the airline, Bergen has experienced increasing demand from North American passengers despite having no direct transatlantic services. British Airways has therefore arranged the flight timings to support onward connections through Heathrow to major US destinations.
These include New York, Boston, Miami and Chicago.
The service will operate under flight numbers BA790 and BA791.
British Airways London Heathrow-Bergen Schedule
| Flight | Day | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA790 | Monday | LHR 07:45 | BGO 10:50 |
| BA791 | Monday | BGO 11:35 | LHR 13:00 |
| BA790 | Wednesday | LHR 08:40 | BGO 11:45 |
| BA791 | Wednesday | BGO 12:35 | LHR 14:00 |
| BA790 | Thursday, Saturday and Sunday | LHR 08:25 | BGO 11:30 |
| BA791 | Thursday, Saturday and Sunday | BGO 12:15 | LHR 13:40 |
The schedule will remain in place from April 15 to October 30, 2027.
The Bergen announcement follows another customer-service development at Heathrow Terminal 3. British Airways recently introduced a new check-in experience for First customers in collaboration with American Airlines.
BA Cityflyer Adds Glasgow to Nice Flights
British Airways’ subsidiary BA Cityflyer will introduce a new weekly connection between Glasgow and Nice for summer 2027.
The service will provide passengers travelling from Scotland with direct access to the French Riviera, reducing the need to connect through London or other European airports.
Flights will operate between May 15 and October 3, 2027. The published timetable schedules the Nice-to-Glasgow service on Saturdays and the Glasgow-to-Nice service on Sundays.
The flights will operate under BA flight numbers BA3296 and BA3297.
BA Cityflyer Glasgow-Nice Schedule
| Flight | Route | Operating Day | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA3296 | NCE-GLA | Saturday | 13:00 | 14:45 |
| BA3297 | GLA-NCE | Sunday | 07:15 | 10:55 |
The Nice-to-Glasgow service will operate from May 15 to October 2, while the Glasgow-to-Nice service will run from May 16 to October 3, 2027.
BA Cityflyer Introduces Edinburgh to Split Flights
BA Cityflyer will also introduce a new direct service between Edinburgh and Split, Croatia, during summer 2027.
The route will connect Scotland with Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, giving passengers another option to reach a popular Mediterranean holiday destination.
Unlike the Glasgow-Nice service, which operates for much of the summer season, the Edinburgh-Split connection will run in two separate periods.
The first operating period will run from May 15 to June 19, 2027. Flights will then resume on September 4 and continue until October 2, 2027.
The airline will operate the route once weekly on Saturdays under flight numbers BA2923 and BA2924.
BA Cityflyer Edinburgh-Split Schedule
| Flight | Route | Operating Day | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA2923 | EDI-SPU | Saturday | 12:15 | 16:25 |
| BA2924 | SPU-EDI | Saturday | 17:10 | 19:30 |
Both flights will operate during the May 15 to June 19 and September 4 to October 2 periods.
The new Scottish routes follow recent refurbishment work at British Airways’ lounges in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The updated facilities feature food and drinks from Scottish producers, local suppliers and dedicated whisky displays.
British Airways Moves Skiathos and Perugia Flights Between London Airports
Alongside the new European routes, British Airways will make two changes to its London airport network for summer 2027.
The airline will transfer its Skiathos service from London City Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 5. Meanwhile, flights to Perugia will move in the opposite direction, transferring from Heathrow to London City Airport.
The changes will allow British Airways to adjust available capacity and connectivity according to demand on the two routes.
Skiathos Flights Move From London City to Heathrow
British Airways will move its Skiathos flights to London Heathrow Terminal 5 from May 20, 2027.
The airline will operate three weekly flights between Heathrow and the Greek island until September 11, 2027.
The service will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays under flight numbers BA876 and BA877.
Moving the route to Heathrow will provide additional capacity and give passengers access to British Airways’ wider international network through its main hub.
British Airways London Heathrow-Skiathos Schedule
| Flight | Operating Day | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA876 | Monday and Saturday | LHR 08:55 | JSI 14:30 |
| BA877 | Monday and Saturday | JSI 15:30 | LHR 17:20 |
| BA876 | Thursday | LHR 08:00 | JSI 13:35 |
| BA877 | Thursday | JSI 14:25 | LHR 16:15 |
The seasonal service will operate from May 20 to September 11, 2027.
Perugia Flights Transfer to London City Airport
British Airways will transfer its existing Perugia service from London Heathrow to London City Airport from May 1, 2027.
The change will provide passengers with access to the Italian destination from London’s conveniently located City Airport.
The airline will operate the route under flight numbers BA7338 and BA7339.
The published schedule shows Saturday services beginning May 1, followed by additional weekday frequencies from May 21. The route will operate until September 28, 2027.
British Airways London City-Perugia Schedule
| Flight | Operating Day | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA7338 | Saturday | LCY 06:35 | PEG 10:00 |
| BA7339 | Saturday | PEG 10:40 | LCY 12:10 |
| BA7338 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | LCY 09:35 | PEG 13:00 |
| BA7339 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | PEG 13:45 | LCY 15:15 |
Saturday flights will operate from May 1 to September 25, 2027. The additional Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday services will operate from May 21 to September 28.
British Airways Holidays Announces Summer 2027 Package Deals
Alongside its network expansion, British Airways Holidays is offering several holiday packages covering the new and adjusted routes.
The advertised packages include flights, checked baggage and accommodation or car-hire arrangements, depending on the destination.
The airline has also announced introductory prices for selected travel dates in May and June 2027.
| Destination | Package Details | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen | Fly-drive package, return flights from Heathrow, checked baggage and minimum Mini-category car | £349 per person |
| Perugia | Fly-drive package, return flights from London City, checked baggage and minimum Mini-category car | £429 per person |
| Nice | Six nights at the 4.5-star Le Meridien Nice, return flights from Glasgow and checked baggage | £1,959 per person |
| Split | Seven nights at the 5-star Aminess Laurel Khalani, breakfast, return flights from Edinburgh and checked baggage | £1,099 per person |
| Skiathos | Seven nights at the 5-star Skiathos Princess, breakfast, return flights from Heathrow and checked baggage | £1,359 per person |
The Bergen fly-drive package starts at £349 per person for selected travel dates between May 1 and May 31, 2027. The Perugia package starts at £429 per person for selected dates between June 1 and June 30, 2027.
For Nice, British Airways Holidays is offering six nights at the 4.5-star Le Meridien Nice from £1,959 per person. The package includes economy-class return flights from Glasgow, one checked bag and accommodation for selected dates between June 1 and June 30, 2027.
The Split package starts at £1,099 per person for seven nights at the five-star Aminess Laurel Khalani. It includes breakfast, return economy flights from Edinburgh and one checked bag. Passengers must also pay a €17.50 per-person tourism tax locally.
For Skiathos, the airline is offering seven nights at the five-star Skiathos Princess from £1,359 per person. The package includes breakfast, return economy flights from Heathrow and one checked bag. A €46 per-person environmental fee is payable locally.
British Airways has set December 1, 2026, as the booking deadline for the advertised package prices. All prices are based on two people sharing, apply to selected travel dates and remain subject to availability.
British Airways Strengthens Its Position in the European Holiday Market
The summer 2027 expansion adds Bergen to British Airways’ London Heathrow network and introduces two new Mediterranean connections from Scotland through BA Cityflyer.
The airline is also adjusting its existing London operations by moving Skiathos to Heathrow and Perugia to London City Airport.
These changes provide additional travel options across Norway, France, Croatia, Greece and Italy. They also allow British Airways to align its airport operations with demand while offering customers more connections through its London network.
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