Heathrow Expands Network with New Routes for Spring and Summer 2026

New Destinations Across Europe, Asia and North America

Heathrow has announced a range of new airline routes for the spring and summer 2026 travel season, expanding options for both passengers and cargo movement. The additions strengthen the airport’s network across Europe, Asia and North America, offering more travel choices across business and leisure segments.

Among the new routes is a direct service to St Louis in the United States, providing a new connection between the UK and the Midwest.

During the summer 2026 schedule, airlines will introduce services to destinations including Rome, Seattle, St Louis, Seville, Tivat, Guernsey, Islamabad and Lahore. These routes come as passenger traffic through Heathrow continues to grow, with the airport handling 84.5 million passengers in 2025 and recording high traffic levels in early 2026.

The expanded network reflects continued demand for international travel, with airlines adding capacity and new routes to meet passenger requirements.

Key Route Launches

• Rome (ITA Airways): Double-daily flights to Rome Fiumicino from 29 March, operating from Terminal 2.

• Islamabad (Pakistan International Airlines): Three weekly flights from 29 March, marking the airline’s return to Heathrow.

• Lahore (Pakistan International Airlines): Weekly service starting 30 March from Terminal 4.

• Seville (Vueling): Daily flights from 29 March, adding another Spanish destination to the network.

• St Louis (British Airways): Four weekly flights from 19 April, offering a direct link between Heathrow and the US city.

• Guernsey (British Airways): Daily service from 19 April, improving connectivity to the Channel Islands.

• Tivat (British Airways): Three weekly flights from 14 May to Montenegro.

• Seattle (Alaska Airlines): Daily service from 22 May, with onward connections across North America.

Ross Baker, Chief Customer Officer at Heathrow, said that each new route provides additional travel options for passengers and supports business connectivity. He added that expanding route networks remains important for improving access to global markets and supporting trade and travel demand.

The latest additions highlight Heathrow’s continued focus on expanding connectivity, with airlines increasing their presence and introducing new services across key global regions.