British Airways is shaking up its summer 2027 network with three fresh European routes and a couple of airport moves that could make your next trip smoother or more scenic, depending on where you're headed. The airline announced the changes on 10 November, and there's plenty for travelers to unpack.
The headline news is a new link between London Heathrow and Bergen, Norway's second city and the classic jumping-off point for the western fjords. Flights start on 15 April and run five days a week until 30 October, departing from Terminal 3 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Arrivals are scheduled before noon, which gives you the whole afternoon to start exploring. Bergen's airport handled 6.5 million passengers in 2025, and international traffic made up 41% of that, according to operator Avinor. BA says demand from North America has grown even without direct transatlantic flights, so they've timed the return legs to connect at Heathrow with services to New York, Boston, Miami, and Chicago. The Bergen route is the first to launch on 15 April, so mark your calendar if you want to beat the summer crowds.
Over in Scotland, BA's regional arm BA Cityflyer will operate two weekly Mediterranean routes. From Glasgow, you can fly to Nice on the French Riviera every Sunday morning from 16 May to 3 October, touching down at 10:55. The return leg leaves Nice on Saturdays at 13:00, starting 15 May. That's a solid option for a long weekend of sun, sea, and socca. Meanwhile, Edinburgh gets a Saturday service to Split on Croatia's Dalmatian coast, but with a catch. Flights run from 15 May to 19 June, then pause for July and August, and resume from 4 September to 2 October. Split flights take a summer break in July and August, so plan accordingly if you want to visit during peak season.
Neil Chernoff, BA's chief planning and strategy officer, framed the changes as giving customers "greater choice and connectivity" for their summer trips. That's airline speak, but the practical effects are real. The Skiathos service is moving from London City to Heathrow Terminal 5, which means more seats and easier onward connections. Flights will run on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 20 May to 11 September. If you've ever tried to squeeze a beach holiday around a work schedule, the extra capacity might be the nudge you need.
Perugia, in Italy's Umbria region, is heading the opposite direction. The service transfers from Heathrow to London City, and it's getting a frequency boost. Saturday flights start on 1 May, then from 21 May you'll also have departures on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, bringing the route to five flights a week. The season wraps up on 28 September. London City's proximity to the financial district makes this a handy option for a quick Italian escape without trekking out to the outskirts.
These moves come at a time when airlines are jostling for position on European routes. If you're already planning summer 2027, it's worth keeping an eye on how budget carriers are expanding their networks too. More competition usually means better prices, and BA's new routes are likely to face pressure from low-cost rivals on similar corridors.
For travelers, the practical takeaway is simple. Bergen is now easier to reach from London, Nice gets a direct link from Glasgow, and Split is back on the map from Edinburgh, albeit with a mid-summer gap. If you're flexible with dates, the shoulder seasons around May and September could offer milder weather and thinner crowds. And if you're worried about summer heat, Europe's recent heatwaves are a reminder to plan for warmer days.
One more thing to note. The shift of Skiathos to Heathrow and Perugia to London City means you'll want to double-check which airport you're flying from when booking. It's a small detail that can make a big difference to your journey. Check your departure airport when booking, especially if you're used to flying from the other one.
With these additions, BA is betting that travelers want both convenience and a bit of adventure. Whether you're chasing fjords, Riviera glamour, or Dalmatian coastlines, summer 2027 just got a little more interesting.
