easyJet has announced it will head to three new destinations across Europe from March 2026.
Holidaymakers can seek city breaks in Italy or head to the capital of Portugal with flights from £33.99.
As of March 30, 2026, easyJet will launch flights from Newcastle to Rome Fiumicino for easy access to Italy‘s capital city.
In Rome you can get the perfect blend of culture along with tasty pizzas from €5 (£4.34) a slice, and an abundance of gelato spots.
One Sun Writer who visited the city suggested heading to Canova Tadolini near the Spanish Steps which is a former sculptor’s workshop-turned-little restaurant.
The menu has classic Italian dishes, but the weird wow factor, in the form of sculptures piled high around the tables, makes it memorable.
Between your food stops, make sure to take a look at the Colosseum, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.
In March, Rome can see highs of 17C – if you ask us, that’s perfect wandering weather.
Newcastle to Rome flights will take off twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from 30 March 2026 with fares starting from £33.99.
Also taking off from Newcastle Airport are easyJet flights to Portugal‘s capital of Lisbon.
One writer who lives in the city reveals that you can get a fruity ‘vinho verde’ wine for just a few euros from almost anywhere.
When you get hungry make sure to munch on a sweet pastel de nata – a custard tart pastry.
If partying is more your thing, then head to Lisbon in June when city erupts has lively street parties at night to celebrate the Festas dos Santos Populares.
Lisbon has great sea views too and there are some incredible beaches scattered around the city like Praia de Carcavelos, Praia do Guincho and Costa da Caparica.
Newcastle to Lisbon flights will take off twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from June 22, 2026 with fares starting from £43.99.
easyJet is also launching flights from Manchester to the port city of Bari in Southern Italy.
Unlike other Italian destinations like Venice the Amalfi coast and Rome, Bari remains fairly quiet.
So you can explore the cobbled streets, markets and open piazzas at your leisure.
It’s not just all about the city, not far from Bari are lots o beautiful beaches like Pane e Pomodoro and Lido San Francesco.
Make sure to stop by Polignano a Mare which has the beautiful Lama Monachile – a small cove known for its clear water and pebble beach surrounded by cliffs.
It gets hot in the summertime with highs of at least 30C and very little chance of rain.
When you want to sit down with a refreshing beer, you can enjoy one for as little as €3 (£2.60).
Manchester to Bari flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays from July 3, 2026 with fares starting from £38.99.
There are flight-only options, but easyJet holidays is also offering package holidays to all three destinations.
This includes flights and hotel, 23kg luggage and transfers on Bari beach breaks.
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