British Airways has opened bookings for summer 2027. The schedule includes a new direct route from Heathrow to Bergen, Norway’s gateway to the fjords, plus new BA Cityflyer flights from Glasgow to Nice and from Edinburgh to Split. Seats are on sale now, and the British Airways new routes 2027 line-up operates between April and October next year.
There is also a London airport shuffle. Skiathos moves from London City to Heathrow, while Perugia heads the other way.
British Airways new routes 2027: Heathrow to Bergen
The headline addition is Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city. Flights leave Heathrow Terminal 3 five times a week from 15 April to 30 October 2027, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Morning departures leave London between 07:45 and 08:40, and the flight north takes a little over two hours. Norway is an hour ahead, so you land in Bergen late in the morning. The return legs arrive back in London by early afternoon.
BA has timed the schedule to suit American travellers changing planes at Heathrow from New York, Boston, Chicago and Miami, as interest in Bergen from North America keeps growing. For UK holidaymakers, the upshot is an early start and most of your first day free to explore.
What Bergen offers British holidaymakers
Bergen is the classic starting point for the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord, and the Norwegian coastal ferries set off north from its harbour. The city centre is compact and easy to explore on foot.
Timing is worth thinking about. According to Head for Points, Bergen sees rain on more than 200 days a year, so peak summer is the time to go.
The same site suggests a neat one-way trip: fly into Bergen, take the scenic train to Oslo, then fly home from the capital. It works just as well in reverse.
New flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh
Scotland gains two new weekly routes, both run by BA Cityflyer. Glasgow to Nice operates once a week between mid-May and early October 2027. It gives travellers in the west of Scotland a direct link to the French Riviera without a change in London.
Edinburgh to Split flies on Saturdays in two blocks: 15 May to 19 June, then 4 September to 2 October 2027. Both windows avoid the height of the summer holidays.
As these are BA Cityflyer services, expect a small Embraer jet with two-by-two seating, so nobody gets stuck in a middle seat. BA has also refurbished its Glasgow and Edinburgh lounges. The upgraded spaces now offer more food and drink from Scottish producers, along with dedicated whisky displays.
Skiathos and Perugia switch London airports
- Skiathos: switches from London City to Terminal 5 at Heathrow, which allows BA to use a larger aircraft. Flights run three times weekly (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays) from 20 May to 11 September 2027. See our Skiathos holidays for ideas.
- Perugia: moves from Heathrow to London City from 1 May 2027. It flies on Saturdays at first, with Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday services added from 21 May, running until 28 September.
If you have flown to Umbria from Heathrow before, double-check your departure airport. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ chief planning and strategy officer, said the additions provide “greater choice and connectivity for customers planning their next summer trip”.
Why booking early pays off
All the routes can be booked now with cash or Avios via ba.com. Nice and Split operate just once a week, so popular dates could fill up quickly.
British Airways Holidays has also released launch prices for bookings made by 1 December 2026. Prices are per person, based on two sharing:
- Bergen fly-drive from £349 for selected May 2027 dates, covering Heathrow flights, a hold bag and a compact hire car
- Perugia fly-drive from £429 for selected June 2027 dates
- Six nights at Le Meridien Nice from £1,959, flying from Glasgow, for selected June 2027 dates
- Seven nights at the five-star Aminess Laurel Khalani in Split from £1,099, with breakfast
- A seven-night Skiathos break from £1,359
The advertised Split and Skiathos prices include local taxes, which are collected at the destination. These are €17.50 per person in Split and €46 per person in Skiathos.
Why it matters for UK travellers
For Scottish holidaymakers, these are fresh direct options to two of the Mediterranean’s best-loved coastlines, with no need to route through London. For everyone else, Bergen puts Norway’s fjords about two hours from Heathrow.
One practical tip: check your terminal. Bergen flights use Terminal 3, while Skiathos departs from Terminal 5, and moving between the two takes time if you are connecting.
Planning a trip? Pair Bergen with fjord cruising and rail journeys on our Norway holidays. If the Adriatic is calling, browse our Split and Dalmatian Coast holidays.
FAQs
When do British Airways flights from Heathrow to Bergen start?
The new route launches on 15 April 2027 and runs until 30 October 2027. Flights depart Heathrow Terminal 3 five times a week, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Morning departures leave London between 07:45 and 08:40, and the outbound journey takes about two hours.
What new British Airways routes fly from Scotland in 2027?
BA Cityflyer is adding two weekly routes. Glasgow to Nice operates between mid-May and early October 2027. Edinburgh to Split flies on Saturdays from 15 May to 19 June, then from 4 September to 2 October 2027. Expect small Embraer jets with two-by-two seating.
Can I book the new British Airways routes with Avios?
Yes. All the new and moved summer 2027 routes are bookable now with cash or Avios via ba.com. British Airways Holidays also has launch package prices for bookings made by 1 December 2026, including a Bergen fly-drive from £349 per person, based on two people sharing.
