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December 28, 2025
London Summer flights are set to broaden UK‑Spain travel options in 2026 as easyJet confirms two new seasonal services to Ibiza and Reus. The budget carrier has opened bookings for its London Southend‑to‑Ibiza and London Gatwick‑to‑Reus connections, offering fresh leisure travel choices for the summer season and strengthening air links between the UK and Spain. These additions complement a wider programme of easyJet route expansion across Europe for 2026.
The new Ibiza service will begin on 29 April 2026, with aircraft departing London Southend Airport twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Meanwhile, the Reus connection from London Gatwick is scheduled to start on 22 June 2026, operating three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Accessible Ibiza for UK Leisure Travellers
Ibiza needs little introduction to international holidaymakers. Known globally for its striking beaches, scenic coves, historic old town and vibrant cultural calendar, it stands as one of the Balearic Islands’ most compelling summer leisure destinations. With easyJet’s London Southend route, visitors gain a direct seasonal link from Southeast England to Ibiza’s Mediterranean shores, enabling both week‑long holidays and short breaks under clear skies and along sandy coasts.
London Southend Airport has grown in prominence as a regional hub, with easyJet operating numerous leisure routes from the basis in Essex. The airport’s convenient accessibility for London and the southeast complements this expansion, giving travellers a simple entry point to Spain’s sun‑soaked island.
Reus Opens Cultural Discovery for Summer
The new London Gatwick–Reus connection provides UK visitors with access to Catalonia’s rich blend of modernist heritage, seaside culture and cuisine. Reus serves as a less‑crowded alternative to Barcelona, combining historic architecture with proximity to coastal towns such as Tarragona and Sitges, ideal for travellers seeking day trips, cultural experiences and a Mediterranean lifestyle.
This three‑weekly service fits into easyJet’s broader strategy to build a wide network of short‑haul leisure flights from major UK airports. Situated as one of the UK’s busiest gateways, London Gatwick supports hundreds of daily flights to Europe and remains a key platform for introducing seasonal travel options to sought‑after destinations.
Wider UK Network Growth for 2026
The Ibiza and Reus routes form part of easyJet’s summer 2026 network expansion, which includes multiple new links across Europe from eight UK airports. These routes cover destinations in Italy, Greece, Spain, France and beyond, reflecting sustained airline efforts to boost connectivity for holidaymakers and short‑break travellers in the European market.
Across this programme, easyJet is also introducing services such as Bristol–Bari, Glasgow–Lisbon and Manchester–Preveza, offering a varied portfolio of coastal escapes, cultural city breaks and warm‑weather journeys for UK passengers planning summer 2026 travel.
In addition to flights, easyJet holiday packages are available for both Ibiza and Reus, bundling airfare with hotel stays, luggage allowance and transfers. These offerings include Ultimate Flexibility guarantees that permit changes up to 28 days before departure, features that make 2026 planning more practical for travel professionals and holiday designers alike.
Travel Industry Impact and Convenience
For tour operators, travel agents and destination marketers, the London Summer flights expansions signal increased options to tailor beach‑focused itineraries, cultural tours and multi‑stop breaks throughout Spain and the Balearics. The introduction of direct seasonal services enhances competitive offerings for UK travellers aiming to combine sun, heritage and gastronomy in one itinerary — particularly relevant for families, couples and independent leisure travellers who seek flexibility and value.
Ibiza’s nightlife and beach culture, paired with Reus’s architectural heritage and access to Catalan coasts, cater to a wide range of traveller interests. The routes help reinforce Spain’s enduring appeal as a summer destination for UK markets, especially during peak travel months when demand for accessible Mediterranean flights remains high.
Expanded UK‑Spain Leisure Connectivity for 2026
London Summer flights to Ibiza and Reus with easyJet in 2026 open broader leisure travel avenues between the UK and Spain, offering twice‑weekly and thrice‑weekly services that connect key markets with Mediterranean culture, beaches and urban breaks. The addition of these Spanish links highlights easyJet’s continued focus on enhancing short‑haul options for holidaymakers and travel professionals planning summer travel portfolios next year.
