New twice-daily flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Southampton are set to launch next year.
Channel Islands airline, Blue Islands, will provide convenient connectivity between Yorkshire and the South Coast with new flights between Southampton and Leeds Bradford airports from 29th March 2026.
Flights will provide a major new North–South connection that’s ideal for both business and leisure travel and are on sale now at www.blueislands.com from £69.99 one way, including 23kg hold luggage as standard.
The route also enhances access to the Channel Islands, with travellers from Yorkshire able to enjoy same-plane daily year-round services to Jersey and convenient connections to Guernsey, all via Blue Islands’ long-established hub at Southampton.
Rob Veron, CEO at Blue Islands said:
“We’re delighted to be connecting Yorkshire and the South Coast with convenient twice daily flights, boosting connectivity for business with efficient same-day returns to Southampton.”
“It’s also fantastic news for the thousands of people from Yorkshire who take cruises from Southampton each year, now there’s a new fast and comfortable air link for passengers to reach the port without the hassle of a long rail or road journey.”
The new twice-daily flights will be operated by 70-seat ATR aircraft from Sunday 29 March 2026, significantly enhancing journey times between Yorkshire and the South Coast.
Regular travellers can also earn reward flights through the Blue Skies Club frequent flyer programme.
Declan Maguire, Aviation Director at Leeds Bradford Airport said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Blue Islands to Leeds Bradford and to introduce this new year-round service linking Yorkshire with the South Coast and Channel Islands.
"These routes provide more choice and flexibility for our passengers, whether they’re travelling for business, holidays, or heading to Southampton to begin a cruise.
"The schedule has been thoughtfully designed to offer convenient timings and seamless same-plane connections, making it easier than ever for people across our region to reach these fantastic destinations.”
Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome this new Blue Islands service between Southampton and Leeds Bradford. Enhancing regional connectivity is a key priority for us, and this twice-daily route will offer passengers greater flexibility and convenience whether travelling for business or leisure.
"It’s fantastic to see Blue Islands continuing to grow their presence at Southampton, and we look forward to supporting the success of this new route.”
Twice daily flights between Leeds Bradford and Southampton, together with links to Jersey and Guernsey are available to book now at www.blueislands.com, with schedules currently available until October 2026.
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