Three new dots are about to join British Airways' summer map, and each one opens a door that used to take a connection, a train, or a long drive to reach. Bergen, on Norway's fjord coast. Nice, on the French Riviera. Split, on Croatia's Adriatic shore. The British Airways new routes for summer 2027 were filed in mid-November, and they point at smaller cities, big scenery, and trips that work as a long weekend or a full two weeks.
British Airways New Routes at a Glance
Here's the short version, straight from the route filing reported by NonRev Travel News on November 12, 2026:
- London Heathrow (LHR) – Bergen (BGO), Norway: starts April 15, 2027, five times a week, running through October 30. Aircraft type hasn't been announced yet.
- Glasgow (GLA) – Nice (NCE), France: weekly service from May 15 through October 3, 2027, operated by BA Cityflyer. Aircraft type still to be announced.
- Edinburgh (EDI) – Split (SPU), Croatia: operating during parts of May, June, September and October 2027. Exact dates and frequency haven't been published yet, and the aircraft type is still to be announced.
One route is a proper five-times-a-week service from the airline's biggest hub. The other two are once-a-week leisure flights from Scotland, run by BA Cityflyer, the airline's regional arm. For travelers, the weekly rhythm matters — miss that one flight and the next one is seven days away, so backup plans aren't optional.
London Heathrow to Bergen: Norway's Fjord Gateway
Bergen is the one that changes the map most. Norway's second city sits on the southwest coast, tucked between seven mountains and the sea, and it's the natural starting point for the fjords. From April 15, 2027, British Airways will fly it straight from Heathrow, five times a week, through October 30.
Why does the Heathrow part matter? Because that's where the connections live. A traveler flying in from New York, Boston, Chicago or Los Angeles can land at Terminal 5, walk to the next gate, and be on the way to Bergen without leaving the airport. It isn't just for Londoners heading to Norway — it's for everyone whose trip to the fjords used to need an extra stop.
Bergen itself rewards a slow arrival. The old Bryggen wharf, with its crooked wooden warehouses painted in deep reds and ochres, runs along the harbor where fishing boats still unload in the morning. The Fløibanen funicular climbs from the city center up Mount Fløyen in about six minutes, and from the top you get the view that explains the city: rooftops, water, and mountains folding into each other in every direction. Rain is part of the deal — Bergen is one of Europe's wettest cities — so pack a proper jacket and treat a clear morning like the gift it is.
A few things are still unknown. The filing doesn't name which five days a week the flights will run, and the aircraft type is listed as to be announced. That matters less than the frequency: five times a week gives you real choice about which day you fly, and a recovery option if something goes wrong. That's why Bergen is the strongest of the three announcements for anyone planning a real trip rather than a gamble.
Glasgow to Nice: A Weekly Shot at the French Riviera
The Glasgow–Nice flight is a different kind of route. BA Cityflyer will fly it once a week, from May 15 through October 3, 2027, and it exists for one reason: people in Scotland want the Riviera without the detour. Right now, a Glasgow traveler heading to Nice usually connects through London or Amsterdam. A weekly nonstop cuts that trip down to a single flight, on a rhythm that fits a week-long holiday.
Nice has been the Riviera's front door for a long time, and it earns the title. The Promenade des Anglais curves along the bay for about seven kilometers, lined with palm trees and the pale facades of grand hotels. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport sits right on the water, about six kilometers west of the city center, and the tram from the airport reaches the old town in roughly 25 minutes. You can be off the plane and eating socca — the chickpea flatbread sold from market stalls in the old town — within the hour.
The weekly frequency is the thing to plan around. One flight a week means the seats sell in a narrow window, and your return date is fixed the moment you book. If your dates are flexible, book early and book the exact week you want. If they aren't, check the calendar before you fall in love with the idea — a weekly flight doesn't bend. And have a backup in mind: if the flight fills up or a delay hits, the next option is a connection through Heathrow or another hub, not the same flight the next day.
Edinburgh to Split: Croatia's Coast, Closer Than Ever
Split is the third new dot, and in some ways the most intriguing. BA Cityflyer will fly Edinburgh–Split during parts of May, June, September and October 2027. Read that list again and you'll spot the gap: July and August, the two busiest months on the Croatian coast, aren't in it. That tells you something about how the airline is thinking — it's aiming at the shoulder season, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable, and the old town isn't packed shoulder to shoulder.
Split is a city built inside a palace. The Roman emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace here around 1,700 years ago, and the old town still lives inside its walls — shops, cafes and apartments filling rooms that were once imperial chambers. Outside the palace gates is the Riva, the waterfront promenade, palm trees on one side and the harbor on the other. Split Airport sits about 25 kilometers northwest of the city, and the bus into town takes around 30 minutes.
From Split, the Adriatic opens up. The islands — Hvar, Brač, Vis, Korčula — are a short ferry ride away, and day trips by catamaran run all season. Brač's Zlatni Rat beach, a long tongue of pale pebbles that shifts shape with the wind and current, is one of the most photographed spots on the Croatian coast. And if you stay in Split itself, the climb up Marjan Hill, the pine-covered park behind the old town, gives you the view back over the rooftops and the sea.
The honest caveat is that the details are thin. The filing lists no exact dates and no frequency for Edinburgh–Split, only the months. That means the schedule is still being built, and the smart move is to watch for the booking window rather than trying to plan around dates that don't exist yet. But the shoulder-season timing is genuinely good news — May and September in Split mean warm days, warm water, and a city you can actually walk through without fighting a crowd.
Two More Airport Moves Worth Knowing
The same filing carried two smaller changes. Skiathos, the Greek island, moves from London City Airport to Heathrow Terminal 5 next summer, flying three times a week from May 20 through September 11. Perugia, in Italy's Umbria region, goes the other way — it moves from Heathrow to London City and grows to five times a week, from May 1 through September 28.
Why should you care about an airport swap? Because London has more than one airport, and the wrong one can cost you an hour and a taxi fare. Heathrow Terminal 5 is BA's home base, with the airline's lounges and the most connections. London City is the small, quick airport in the Docklands, ten minutes from Canary Wharf. Check the airport code on your booking, not just the city name.
What This Means If You're Flying From the US
None of these three routes starts in the United States. The answer is Heathrow. British Airways flies to London Heathrow from cities across the US — New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Washington, Seattle, Dallas and Philadelphia among them — and every one of those flights lands at Terminal 5, the same terminal the new Bergen service will use. That makes Bergen a one-connection trip from most of the country, with your bags checked through to Norway.
The Glasgow–Nice and Edinburgh–Split routes work differently for US travelers. They start in Scotland, so reaching them from the US means flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh first. The practical way to use them is as part of a longer trip: fly into Scotland, spend a few days, then hop to the Riviera or the Adriatic coast for a second leg.
When and How to Book These Routes
Summer 2027 is still months away, and the honest truth is that none of these flights is bookable with full details yet. The Bergen schedule is the most complete, so it's the one to watch first. Edinburgh–Split is the least defined, and it's the one where patience pays: wait for the exact dates before you build a trip around it.
- Book the weekly routes early. Glasgow–Nice and Edinburgh–Split have few seats each week, and the best weeks — late May, early June, mid-September — will go first.
- Check which London airport you're using. Bergen flies from Heathrow Terminal 5. Skiathos moves to Heathrow too, while Perugia moves to London City. The airport code on your ticket matters.
- Build in a backup for weekly flights. If one is delayed or cancelled, the next is a week away. Know your rebooking options through Heathrow before you travel.
- Watch the aircraft announcement. BA hasn't named the aircraft for any of the three routes yet. When it does, you'll know what the seat map looks like before you pick your seat.
- Use Avios if you have them. New leisure routes often have reward seats available when they first go on sale.
One more thing worth saying: don't book a hotel in Bergen, Nice or Split until your flight is confirmed. A weekly flight and a non-refundable hotel are a bad combination if the schedule shifts. Lock the flight first, then build the trip around it.
Frequently asked questions
When do the new British Airways new routes start?
Heathrow–Bergen starts April 15, 2027, five times a week through October 30. Glasgow–Nice starts May 15, 2027, weekly through October 3. Edinburgh–Split runs during parts of May, June, September and October 2027; exact dates are still to be announced.
Which aircraft will fly the new British Airways routes?
It hasn't been announced for any of the three routes yet — the filing lists all three as to be announced. BA Cityflyer operates Glasgow–Nice and Edinburgh–Split, while Heathrow–Bergen is a mainline British Airways flight.
Can I fly from the US to Bergen, Nice or Split on one ticket?
Yes, for Bergen. Fly BA from your US city to London Heathrow Terminal 5, then connect to the Bergen flight — your bags check through and it's a single booking. For Nice and Split, the new flights start in Glasgow and Edinburgh, so you'd fly to Scotland first and then onward.
Why is Edinburgh–Split only flying in May, June, September and October?
BA is targeting the shoulder season, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable and the old town is far less crowded than in July and August. Exact dates and frequency haven't been published yet.
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Source: route details verified in the NonRev Travel News route roundup, November 12, 2026, based on Aviation Week's Routes & Networks updates.
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