easyJet announces new routes from Belfast International to Rome and Sharm El Sheikh easyJet has put on
easyJet announces new routes from Belfast International to Rome and Sharm El Sheikh
easyJet has put on sale two new winter sun and city break routes from Belfast International to Rome Fiumicino and Sharm El Sheikh
easyJet will be the only airline operating from Northern Ireland to Sharm El Sheikh and offering regular services to Rome Fiumicino
Seats are now on sale via easyJet.com and the mobile app, with fares starting from £28.99*
Holiday packages are also available with easyJet holidays
easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has announced two new routes and package holidays from Belfast International to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and Rome in Italy.
The airline now offers the only direct connection between Northern Ireland and Sharm El Sheikh, and regular services to Rome, providing even more choice for travellers planning their next winter getaway.
Flights to Sharm El Sheikh will take off on 25 October, operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, making them ideal for a midweek escape or a longer winter sun break.
The popular Red Sea resort is famed for its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life, with opportunities to explore the coral reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park, relax in beachfront resorts, or venture into the desert for safaris and traditional Bedouin experiences.
Meanwhile, flights to Rome Fiumicino will start on 26 October, operating twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, perfect for both leisure and business travellers alike.
Rome offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern culture, with iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon, alongside world-renowned art treasures in the Vatican Museums, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Seats are now on sale at easyJet.com and via the app from £28.99*.
Package holidays are available to both destinations with easyJet holidays. All packages include flights and hotel, plus 23kg luggage and transfers on Sharm El Sheikh beach breaks, and can be booked with a low deposit of £60 per person.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We are excited to be launching two new routes and package holidays from Belfast International for this winter, providing customers with even more choice and connectivity. Whether they’re looking for winter sun or a weekend away in some of Europe’s most iconic capitals, these new routes further expand the range of exciting destinations available for our customers to choose from at affordable prices.”
Kate Sherry, Chief Commercial Officer, Belfast International Airport, said:
“We are thrilled with the addition of Rome to our destinations portfolio, fulfilling the demand for what has been one of our most requested routes. Rome, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is now closer than ever for local travellers. The addition of Sharm El Sheikh is sure to be a hit, offering customers a warm getaway to pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and world-class diving experiences during the winter season. These new routes demonstrate our commitment to continuously enhancing our network and delivering the destinations that our passengers value most.”
easyJet serves three airports in Northern Ireland, Belfast International, Belfast City, and City of Derry Airport, offering over 55 routes to 45 destinations in 17 countries across Europe and North Africa, and has flown nearly 82 million customers since operations began.
To discover more about easyJet’s network in Northern Ireland and to book, visit easyJet.com
Belfast International – Rome Twice a week (Mondays and Fridays) starting 26 October from £28.99*
Belfast International – Sharm El Sheikh Twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays) 25 October £118.99*
* One way per person, including taxes
About easyJet
easyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines, offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe’s primary airports, great-value fares, and friendly service.
easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried 100 million passengers in 2025. The airline has over 350 aircraft flying on over 1,200 routes to more than 160 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within an hour’s drive of an easyJet airport.
easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in nine countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £17m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.
In 2022, easyJet published its roadmap to net zero by 2050. The roadmap, which also features a combination of fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and carbon removal technology, has set an ambitious interim carbon emissions-intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035, validated by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The airline’s ultimate aim is to fully transition its fleet to zero carbon emission technology, which it will achieve through a number of strategic partnerships, including with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace Solutions. Since 2000, the airline has successfully reduced its carbon emissions per passenger, per kilometre by one-third and is the number 1 ESG rated airline in Europe by Sustainalytics, MSCI and CDP.
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In 2023 easyJet was named by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies and a Leader in Diversity 2024 by The Financial Times.