New routes from Edinburgh and Manchester to Madeira by easyjet

Easyjet increases its operation to Madeira, with new routes from Edinburgh and Manchester.

Since last 3rd of February 2015, easyjet started to fly from Edinburgh to Madeira, with two weekly flights.

Madeira Airport regains a direct connection to the capital of Scotland, that had been lost since 2009 when FlyGlobespanended operations due to bankruptcy.

Since 14th of February, easyjet is flying from Manchester to Madeira, also with two weekly frequencies.


Easyjet flies to Madeira since 2007, keeping two daily frequencies from Lisbon, six weekly frequencies from London Gatwick and three weekly frequencies from Bristol.

This extension of operation represents an increase of over 32 thousand potential arriving passengers to Madeira Airport.


In 2014, easyjet transported over 348 thousand passengers to Madeira Airport, occupying the 2nd position at the ranking of TOP airlines with a market share of 14%.

Source: Aeroportos da Madeira

EasyJet opens 4 new routes for Spring 2015 from Porto airport

Easyjet announced 4 new routes for Spring 2015 from Porto airport, where the company will set up its second Portuguese base.

The new routes are Manchester, Bristol, Nantes and London (Luton). Flights will begin in the Spring but reservations can be made starting today. The airline will also improve the schedule of all its existing flights from Porto. In total, the company will connect Porto to 9 European cities.

According to company data, the new base in Porto planned for March 2015, with two stationed A320, is an 80 million euro investment and will create 80 jobs.

Passenger business and leisure needs will be fulfilled by the new direct air links to the UK and France. Easyjet already flies to London Gatwick from Porto and passengers now have a second option within the UK capital. Luton is a 30 minute train ride from St. Pancras International.

Source: Ana Aeroportos