The summer holidays may be over, but the sun-lovers among you may already be contemplating your next trip for 2026.
It’s no secret that booking holidays well in advance can save hundreds of pounds, which is why it’s a good idea to already have one eye on your plans for next year.
With more than 80 destinations to choose from, those of us here in Nottinghamshire are lucky to have the East Midlands Airport on our doorstep.
But if none of those take your fancy, you’ll be pleased to know that the airport is operating more than half a dozen new routes in 2026.
From North Africa to the beautiful Mediterranean, many of these routes are already taking bookings.
Explore these 9 new destinations that you can fly direct to from East Midlands Airport in 2026:
1. The 11 new direct routes for East Midlands Airport in 2026
TUI is one of several airlines launching new routes from East Midlands Airport in 2026 | EMA Photo: EMA
2. Geneva, Switzerland
Jet2CityBreaks has launched packages from EMA to Geneva for Winter 25/26. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
3. Gdansk, Poland
Jet2 recently announced plans for a brand-new route from East Midlands Airport to Gdansk, Poland, as part of its winter 2026/27 programme. Two new weekly services (Monday and Friday) will operate to the Polish city from November 27 to December 21, 2026. | Scotch Mist/Wikimedia Photo: Scotch Mist/Wikimedia
4. Antalya, Turkey
SunExpress has confirmed it will launch a new scheduled passenger service from East Midlands Airport to Antalya, Turkey, from Easter through to the end of October in 2026. The service will operate up to three times weekly - on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (peak summer only), and Fridays, with mid-morning departure times. | Getty Images Photo: Getty