Over 7 million seats to and from Italy for the 2025-2026 winter season, with new connections to Egypt, France and Northern Lights adventures
Italy takes center stage in easyJet’s winter flight plan
EasyJet strengthens its position in the Italian market with over 7 million seats available to and from Italy for the 2025-2026 winter season, up 10% from the previous year. The airline is focusing on offering more flexibility and choice for Italian travelers looking for sun escapes, winter holidays, cultural city breaks or nature-based adventures. Top destinations include Sharm el-Sheikh, with over 200,000 seats, and Paris, the most popular route with 1.2 million seats.
Milan Malpensa: the giant hub with 3 million+ seats
Milan Malpensa is easyJet’s top Italian hub for the season, offering over 3 million seats. The airline is continuing summer 2025 routes to Tbilisi, Paris Orly, Hamburg and Düsseldorf, and for the first time, will operate Bilbao during winter.
The Malpensa–Sharm el-Sheikh route is booming, with over 120,000 seats (+40%), making it easyJet’s most important link to Egypt. Frequencies are also increasing to London Gatwick, Marrakech, Malaga, and Seville, launched in April.
Reykjavik will operate daily, even in winter—perfect for travelers chasing the northern lights. Apart from Gatwick, the busiest routes from Malpensa will be Paris, Catania, and Barcelona. In total, over 600,000 seats will be offered from Malpensa and Linate to Paris (Orly and Charles de Gaulle).
Naples: sun-bound and growing fast
Naples sees a 19% increase in capacity this winter. Flights to Egypt exceed 100,000 seats, with Sharm el-Sheikh growing by 50% to over 80,000 seats.
Paris leads in demand to France, with over 200,000 seats. Winter flights to Strasbourg and Manchester remain, while Amsterdam sees a 40% increase. Sicily routes are also expanding: +18% to Palermo and +11% to Catania.
Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate: the new Italian bases soar
Following the launch of a new base at Rome Fiumicino, with 3 based aircraft, easyJet boosts capacity by 38%compared to last winter. France dominates again, with over 400,000 seats, including 157,000 on the Rome–Orly route (+10%).
Milan Linate records the strongest growth: +135% compared to the previous year, with 5 aircraft based. The bulk of traffic is bound for France, with over 250,000 seats available.
Sardinia in winter? Yes, with the new Basel–Cagliari route
For the first time ever, easyJet will operate the Basel–Cagliari route throughout the winter season, bringing Sardinian sunshine to travelers even in the colder months.
FAQ – All your questions answered
1. How many seats does easyJet offer from Italy for winter 2025-2026?
Over 7 million, with a 10% increase compared to the previous winter.
2. What are the most popular destinations?
Sharm el-Sheikh and Paris lead the list.
3. Which Italian airports does easyJet operate from?
Major hubs include Milan Malpensa, Linate, Naples and Rome Fiumicino.
4. What’s new at Milan Malpensa?
3 million+ seats, new winter routes like Bilbao, and daily Reykjavik flights.
5. What’s growing in Naples?
Sharm el-Sheikh (+50%), Amsterdam (+40%), and more flights to Sicily.
6. What about Rome Fiumicino?
A new base with 3 aircraft and +38% growth, especially toward France.
7. Why is Milan Linate so important this year?
It shows the biggest growth: +135%, with 5 based aircraft.
8. Can I fly to Iceland in winter with easyJet?
Yes! Daily flights to Reykjavik are confirmed for winter.
9. Is Sardinia connected even in winter?
Yes—Basel to Cagliari will run all winter long.
10. When does the winter season start?
It runs from late October 2025 to March 2026.
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