British Airways has disclosed five new or returning routes for 2027, expanding its network beyond its traditional London hubs. The airline confirmed that mainline British Airways and its regional unit, BA CityFlyer, will operate these services from London Heathrow, London City, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
The announcement includes a mix of seasonal leisure destinations and returning long-haul services. While the carrier has previously revealed plans for 2027, including a relaunch of flights from Heathrow to Melbourne and new services from London Gatwick to Tanzania, the immediate focus for the upcoming season is on these five specific additions.
Heathrow Returns to Bergen and Skiathos
On April 15, British Airways will resume flights from Heathrow to Bergen, Norway. This marks a return to the Scandinavian city, which the airline previously served between 2012 and 2017 before inheriting the route from bmi in 2011. Bergen is the second most populous metro area in Norway and a key gateway for tourists visiting the region’s fjords and cruise ports.
The airline will operate the route five times weekly, primarily using the Airbus A319. Schedules may vary due to slot constraints at Heathrow. British Airways will be one of only two carriers offering direct flights from London to Bergen in 2027, alongside Norwegian, which will fly from Gatwick.
Starting May 20, the carrier will also launch direct flights from Heathrow to Skiathos, Greece. This is the first time the UK’s busiest airport will offer nonstop service to the Greek island, which is known for its short final approach over a road. The 1,245-nautical-mile journey will be operated three times weekly using an Airbus A320neo.
This new Heathrow service replaces the existing London City to Skiathos route, which has been operated by BA CityFlyer since 2017. With this addition, Heathrow will offer nonstop flights to 12 destinations in Greece. Only Gatwick and Stansted currently provide a more extensive network to the country, with 16 destinations each.
BA CityFlyer Expands Italian and Adriatic Network
Three of the new routes will be operated by BA CityFlyer, which uses a fleet of 106-seat Embraer E190 jets suited for the constraints of London City Airport. On May 1, the regional unit will begin weekly flights from London City to Perugia, Italy. This service replaces the Heathrow-Perugia route that has operated since 2022, marking the first time the Italian destination is served from the downtown London airport.
Additionally, BA CityFlyer will introduce two new weekly services on May 15. Flights will depart from Edinburgh to Split, Croatia, and from Glasgow to Nice, France. These routes utilize aircraft that would otherwise remain grounded over the weekend due to London City Airport’s closure on Saturdays and Sundays. The airline has a history of operating from UK airports outside London during the summer months, although summer activity from Stansted has been cut for next year.
Long-Haul Returns to Melbourne and Tanzania
Beyond the immediate five routes, British Airways has confirmed significant long-haul returns for 2027. Flights from Heathrow to Melbourne will resume after a 20-year absence. The new service will fly via Kuala Lumpur instead of Singapore. This launch follows the debut of Melbourne services by fellow OneWorld member Finnair in late October 2026.
The airline is also returning to Tanzania, a market it last served in 2013 when it flew to Dar es Salaam. In 2027, British Airways will focus on tourist-driven destinations, launching a service from Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. The route will be operated by a Boeing 777, flying a loop from Gatwick to Kilimanjaro, then Zanzibar, and back to Gatwick.
Source: Simple Flying
