May was a busy month for Glasgow Airport as they waved off six new direct flight routes from the airport and the Scotland National Team as they jetted off to the World Cup.
If you are thinking of booking a summer holiday, there are some great new locations to head off to from Glasgow.
Here are 6 new direct flight routes from Glasgow Airport launched in May 2026.
1. Toronto
The inaugural flight to Toronto Pearson International airport took off on 15 May with WestJet operating four services per week using one of its growing fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft. It was the first time WestJet had operated from Glasgow since 2022. | KLM
2. Kos
Jet2 have introduced flights and holidays to Kos from Glasgow Airport, as Greece continues to enjoy enormous popularity with holidaymakers. The companies will operate new weekly Tuesday services from Glasgow Airport to the sun-soaked island from 26th May to 20th October 2026, offering holidaymakers in the region the opportunity to discover the destination’s diverse offering of historical sights, stunning scenery and golden beaches. | TUI
3. 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 took off on 8 May and run until 23 September 2026. It is the first time United have operated at Glasgow since 2019. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Zurich
Glasgow Airport announced a brand-new route to Zurich, operated by Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss. Starting May 29, 2026, passengers are now able to fly directly to Switzerland’s largest city twice a week, every Monday and Friday, until September 14, 2026. | Hotels.com