Two new routes from Southampton Airport have been announced by easyJet.

The budget airline revealed travellers can soon fly to Belfast and Glasgow, which will take off for the first time this winter.

Flights to Belfast International Airport will launch from October 29, with departures three times a week on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.

Meanwhile flights to Glasgow will take off from November 2 and will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, which owns Southampton Airport, said: “EasyJet’s plans to operate services to our sister airport in Glasgow and Belfast International this winter is fantastic news for our customers in Southampton and the wider region.

“These additional services will deliver more choice and flexibility for passengers looking to visit Scotland’s largest city and the Northern Irish capital.”

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The new routes are among nine new routes easyJet has launched today from its airports in the UK, to new destinations ranging across the UK, France, Morocco, Tunisia and Iceland.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We’re delighted to announce these new routes from Southampton which will provide our customers with greater connectivity across the UK, enabling people to explore more of the fantastic destinations the UK has to offer, reconnect with loved ones and do business.

“easyJet is proud to be the largest airline in the UK and the launch of these new routes demonstrates our confidence in the resilient strength of demand for travel in the UK.

“Customers are choosing us for our trusted brand, unrivalled network and great value fares and we can’t wait to welcome more customers on board.”