EasyJet releases fresh batch of flight tickets for 2026 – with seats from £23
Millions of seats across 161,000 flights are now available for forward-thinking travellers to secure next year's summer getaway.
The released easyJet flights – for travel between 15 June and 13 September 2026 – depart for 134 destinations from 22 UK airports.
Holiday hotspots including Faro, Palma, Paris, Alicante, and Nice are among the featured journeys as part of the budget airline's 'Big Seat Release'.
Sophie Dekkers, easyJet's chief commercial officer, said: 'We're thrilled to release millions of seats for Summer 2026 today, enabling customers across the UK to book early and secure fantastic value fares to our most popular leisure destinations across Europe, North Africa, and beyond.'
However, booking a flight early doesn't guarantee travellers have secured the best deal.
Simon Calder, travel correspondent for The Independent, said: 'For some travellers, buying the moment flights go on sale can prove good value. People who have a property in Spain or Portugal, and who want to travel on specific dates at a reasonable fare, can be confident that they are locked into the best deal.
'Airlines are happy to see a surge in demand for travel a year ahead, and, of course, they collect the cash instantly – and know that you will not be considering rival airlines.
'But from the passenger's perspective, it's not necessarily an excellent deal. I checked Manchester to Malaga on 19 July 2026 on easyJet, and the basic fare is £230 one way – so not a compelling bargain.
'The same route is only £48 on 1 September next year. But who knows what Ryanair and Jet2 will be charging then?
'The corresponding easyJet price for a flight on the first Tuesday in September this year has easyJet at £75, but Ryanair only wants £28. I wouldn't be tempted to surrender the chance to shop around nearer departure.'
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