EasyJet launches Cornwall to London Gatwick flights

The service will operate twice a week

Budget airline easyJet has launched a new route from Cornwall Airport to London Gatwick days after announcing plans for its first international flights from Newquay.

The carrier’s summer route to the capital took off last week and will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer season.

It comes two months after airline Skybus abruptly cancelled its future flights between Cornwall and London due to rising fuel costs. Skybus took over the route last year under a Passenger Service Obligation (PSO) contract jointly funded by the government and the council after previous operator Eastern collapsed into administration.

But after the service was cancelled in April, it left only Ryanair’s Newquay to Stanstead route.

EasyJet launched its first Cornwall to London Gatwick flight on June 23. Nigel Scott, commercial director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said it was “fantastic” to see the new service “take to the skies”.

“[The route will strengthen] our London connectivity during the busy summer season and give local passengers greater choice while making it even easier for visitors to experience everything Cornwall has to offer,” he said.

He also described the launch of easyJet’s first international route from the airport – to Geneva in Switzerland – as a “real milestone” for the transport hub.

“Demand for direct ski access from the region is high, and the new Geneva service provides an affordable and convenient way for travellers to land on the doorstep of some of Europe’s best resorts,” he added.

The new winter route from Newquay to Geneva will operate once a week on Saturdays from January 16, 2027, until February 27, 2027, providing a connection for travellers from Cornwall and the surrounding areas to the Alps during the ski season, with dates including February half term.

Kevin Doyle, easyJet UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to have launched our summer route between London Gatwick and Newquay, and to be putting our first international service from the region on sale, with our winter route to Geneva.

“Together they offer customers greater regional connectivity and access to Europe and beyond through our leading short-haul network, while continuing to support Cornwall’s important visitor economy.”

Fares for London Gatwick start from £43.99, with flights to Geneva starting from £37.99.