MORE than a dozen new routes are set to begin from Southampton Airport this year - and they are going to start sooner than you think!

Back in December, British Airways announced that its CityFlyer service would be linking Southampton with popular holiday destinations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, France and Germany.

According to British Airways' booking website, starting as early as next weekend you'll be able to jet off from Southampton to Portugal - with even more routes to start in the weeks following.

When are the first flights to the new destinations?

Daily Echo: IbizaIbiza

  • Alicante, Spain - June 26
  • Malaga, Spain - June 12
  • Florence, Italy - June 26
  • Faro, Portugal - May 29
  • Mykonos, Greece - June 13

Daily Echo: Florence, ItalyFlorence, Italy

  • Ibiza, Spain - June 13
  • Palma de Mallorca, Spain - June 13
  • Bergerac, France - June 12
  • Limoges, France - June 26
  • Nice, France - June 26
  • Berlin, Germany - June 27