Major UK airport launching new flights to beautiful European country

A major UK airport is all set to introduce new flights to a popular European hotspot as part of a newly launched route. Flights will take off from Edinburgh to Luxembourg starting next year, it has been reported.

The announcement was made by the Luxembourgish Airline, which is also expanding the travel package and adding flights to Edinburgh as well as Alicante, Zakynthos, Bilbao, Helsinki, and more. According to the airlines, the flights will operate twice weekly from Edinburgh starting on July 3, 2026, on Mondays and Fridays.

Announcing the route on social media, Luxair wrote: "We are excited to unveil nine new destinations for Summer 2026, offering travellers the most extensive and diverse flight schedule in Luxair's history.

"With a total of 101 year-round destinations, Luxair reaffirms its role as Luxembourg's gateway to the world.

"From Edinburgh, Zakynthos, and Porto Santo to many more, whether you're planning a beach holiday, a cultural city trip, or a scenic escape, Summer 2026 offers more direct routes, more flexibility, and more reasons to book early!"

Edinburgh Airport similarly shared: "Luxembourg is calling! Luxair will be landing at Edinburgh Airport next summer, operating a two weekly service from July 3, 2026. Experience the small country with the big punch!"

The new Luxair flight package offers routes to nine locations, including Edinburgh, Alicante, Zakyntos, Bilbao, Helsinki, Tunis, Girona, Araxos, and Porto Santo.

Surrounded by Germany, Belgium, and France, Luxembourg is a small European country known for its medieval old town. It offers a unique combination of historic charm along with the lush landscapes, with everything located close to each other.

The new route was launched days after Edinburgh Airport lifted the 100ml rule. Passengers are now allowed to carry liquids up to two litres in their bags.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: "A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006.

"The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet."