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:
5. Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
TUI is reintroducing direct flights from East Midlands Airport to the popular Egyptian destination of Sharm El Sheikh for Summer 2026, following strong customer demand. The service will operate twice-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, with the first flight scheduled for Thursday, 26 March 2026. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
6. Agadir, Morocco
Jet2 will be starting flights from EMA to Agadir, Morocco, from November 2026. This weekly service will run throughout the 2026/27 winter season, until March 2027. Photo: Getty Images
7. Preveza, Greece
Those after some Mediterranean sun can reach the Greek city of Preveza with Jet2 from summer 2026. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
8. Pula, Croatia
Pula, Croatia, is part of EMA's new summer 2026 offering thanks to Jet2. Photo: Pa Wa