It 2027 is shaping up to bring a host of novelties for travel enthusiasts, with new air routes departing from Italian airports and direct connections to European and international destinations. Airlines are expanding their networks to meet travelers’ demand, making it easier to organize city breaks, nature getaways, and overseas stays without necessarily requiring a layover.
Here are all the new opportunities to watch for when planning upcoming trips.
Ryanair, new routes from Italy for the summer of 2027
Ryanair has announced the first 29 new routes for its summer 2027 operation, integrated into a network aiming to reach 2,500 connections and 230 destinations. Among the new links are several routes involving Italian airports, offering opportunities to reach European cities as well as farther destinations.
From Naples you will be able to fly to Alicante, while Turin will be connected with Athens and Tangier. Bari will see three new routes: to Friedrichshafen, in southern Germany, Leeds Bradford, in the United Kingdom, and Oslo Torp, in Norway. From Brindisi there will be a link to Warsaw, while from Catania you can reach Wrocław. Palermo, instead, will be connected to Marrakech and Tirana.
easyJet, four new international flights
Also easyJet expands its connections from Italy for spring and summer 2027, with four new routes to reach the United Kingdom, Iceland, Scotland, and Germany.
The first service will be the Milano Malpensa–Birmingham route, operational from 29 March 2027 with two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and Fridays. The English city also serves as a convenient base to explore the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon, tied to the figure of William Shakespeare.
From 30 March the route Rome Fiumicino–Edinburgh will be active, with two weekly frequencies on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Scottish capital is also a starting point for discovering the Highlands.
On 16 April the Berlin Brandenburg–Rimini route will debut, with flights on Mondays and Fridays. The link will bring the Romagna coast closer to the German capital.
Finally, from 2 June 2027, Naples will be connected to Reykjavik up to three times a week during the peak summer period. A particularly interesting development for those seeking to escape the Mediterranean heat and to discover geysers, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and the spectacular landscapes of Iceland.
United Airlines, three new direct connections between Italy and the United States
The 2027 year will bring important news for long-haul travel as United Airlines strengthens links between Italy and the United States by introducing three new direct routes.
From May 27 to September 21, 2027, the Olbia–Newark connection will operate, serving the New York metropolitan area, with three weekly frequencies. The new route will provide travelers departing from Sardinia with direct access to the United States, and will also facilitate travel of American tourists to the island’s destinations.
From May 28 to September 20 the Newark–Catania flight will debut, with four weekly frequencies. The link will allow direct access to Sicily from the United States.
The third development concerns Milan Malpensa, which from May 28, 2027 will be directly connected to Washington Dulles. The new flight will strengthen connections between Italy’s main economic hub and the United States, offering interesting options for business travelers as well as for those who want to explore Washington and continue to other American destinations.
