BA Cityflyer launches first direct Glasgow to Nice flights

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 14:32 · Archive

BA Cityflyer will operate weekly flights from Glasgow Airport to Nice from May 2027.

BA Cityflyer is launching a new weekly direct flight from Glasgow Airport to Nice, marking the first direct link between the two cities. The seasonal route will operate from May 16 to October 3, 2027.

Nice is located on France's Mediterranean coast and is known for its beaches, historic old town, and food scene. It also provides access to other destinations along the Côte d'Azur, including Cannes, Monaco and Antibes.

Ian Romanis, managing director of BA Cityflyer, said the airline is 'delighted to be launching a new direct service from Glasgow to Nice, giving customers in Scotland even more choice when planning their summer getaways'. Chris Tibbett, executive director of commercial aviation and marketing at Glasgow Airport, welcomed the announcement, saying the route will further enhance the range of destinations available to passengers. The new service expands BA Cityflyer's leisure programme from Glasgow, with seasonal flights to Palma and San Sebastián also scheduled to return in summer 2027.

How it is being reported

• Scottish airport to launch first direct flights to Nice in summer 2027BA Cityflyer will launch Glasgow Airport’s first direct flights to Nice on May 16, 2027, with weekly summer services to October 3 for Scottish travellers.The Herald · 10 Nov, 14:09
• New direct flight to launch from Glasgow Airport to 'vibrant' French cityA new direct flight route from Glasgow Airport is set to offer travellers fresh options next summer.Glasgow Times · 10 Nov, 13:56

In this story: BA Cityflyer · Glasgow Airport · Nice · British Airways · Ian Romanis · Chris Tibbett

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