Where Can You Fly to from East Midlands Airport in 2026? All 66 Destinations Revealed

If you're already dreaming of your next holiday (or just need an excuse to escape Burton's drizzle), good news: East Midlands Airport – the closest airport to us here in Burton-on-Trent – is offering flights to 66 destinations in 2026. That's a whole lot of sunshine, culture, and airport snacks just a short drive away.

Whether you're after Greek island sunsets, European city breaks, or a full-on tropical escape, here's the full list of where you can jet off to from East Mids this year.

☀️ Sunseekers’ Favourites

Spain continues to be the go-to for sand, sea, and sangria, with flights to:
Lanzarote, Málaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Fuerteventura, Gerona, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Reus, Corvera, Tenerife, and Valencia.

Greece is also well-represented, offering a sunny selection:
Kerkyra (Corfu), Chania, Kefalonia, Irakleion (Crete), Skiathos, Kos, Thessaloniki, Malta (technically not Greek, but listed here), Preveza, Rhodes, and Zakynthos.

Turkey gives us plenty of warm-weather options:
Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, and Izmir.

Cyprus brings the Mediterranean magic with:
Larnaca and Paphos.

Portugal is on the list too, with flights to Faro and Funchal (Madeira).

Malta is also back with direct flights to Luqa.

🏛️ Culture, Coffee, and Cobbled Streets

For those who prefer a café in a historic square over a beach lounger, Europe’s finest cities are just a boarding pass away:

Italy: Milan, Naples, Rome-Ciampino, Turin, Treviso, and Verona.
France: Carcassonne, Chambery/Aix-les-Bains, and Limoges.
Austria: Salzburg and Vienna.
Poland: Krakow and Wroclaw.
Croatia: Dubrovnik and Pula.
Germany: Berlin.
Switzerland: Geneva.
Hungary: Budapest.
Czechia: Prague.
Latvia: Riga.

🌍 Further Afield – and a Bit Exotic

For those looking for something a little different:

• Iceland: Reykjavik (Northern lights, anyone?)

• Norway: Bergen

• Bulgaria: Burgas

• Channel Islands: Jersey

• Ireland: Dublin and Knock

• Northern Ireland: Belfast

And if you’re truly craving the sun:

• Cape Verde: Boa Vista Island, Sal Island

• Egypt: Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh

• Tunisia: Enfidha

• Morocco: Agadir

🧳 So, Where To Next?

With such a wide range of destinations, East Midlands Airport is clearly punching above its weight. Whether you're planning a lads’ weekend in Berlin, a romantic break in Verona, or a lazy week on the beaches of the Algarve, there's something for everyone – and you won’t need to schlep down to Birmingham or Manchester to get there.

It’s also a great reason to support our local airport, keep things easy, and start your holiday with less stress (and hopefully fewer airport queues).

So go on – where will 2026 take you?