Glasgow Airport is gearing up for a period of significant growth and expansion over the coming years. . Alongside new routes, the airport is investing in modernising terminal facilities to improve passenger experience and streamline operations.
By combining route growth with environmental and technological upgrades, the airport is positioning itself as a forward-looking transport hub, ready to meet the demands of 21st-century air travel.
Here are 15 new destinations to fly direct from Glasgow Airport in 2026.
5. Toronto
WestJet, one of Canada’s largest airlines, has confirmed it is to return to Glasgow Airport in 2026 with the launch of direct services to Toronto. The inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International airport will take off on 15 May with WestJet operating four services per week using one of its growing fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft. It is the first time WestJet will have operated at Glasgow since 2022, with the new service further strengthening links between the economic powerhouses of Scotland and Canada. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Lisbon
Flights from Glasgow to charming Lisbon will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays from 29 March 2026 by Easyjet. | neirfy - stock.adobe.com
7. San Sebastian
BA Cityflyer will launch a new seasonal service operating every Tuesday and Saturday between 18 July to 8 September 2026 offering Scottish travellers the chance to explore one of Spain’s most picturesque coastal cities. | London City Airport
8. New York
United Airlines has confirmed it is to return to Glasgow Airport in 2026 to reinstate direct flights to its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. The new daily scheduled service will take off on 8 May and run until 23 September 2026. It is the first time United will have operated at Glasgow since 2019. Photo: Thananit