A new way from the UK to Paris

So you are in the UK but fancy a few days in Paris?

If you don't want to travel from the busy London airports, or catch the train (my preference), easyJet has announced its eighth route from Southampton Airport (above), on the south coast.

New twice-weekly Paris flights will take off from Southampton from March 31, 2025, news portal Travel Mole reports.

The Paris Orly flights will run on Monday and Fridays with easyJet planning up to 21 weekly departures to various from Southampton during peak summer 2025.

This represents a 31% increase compared to summer 2024.

Paris Orly, the French capital's second airport, is 25 minutes by public transport to central Paris by train, or the Line 14 Metro.

Frequent daily shuttle buses connect Paris Orly directly to Euro Disney.

Tour operator easyJet Holidays is also offering Paris city break packages.

All easyJet holidays city breaks include flights and hotel.

Chris Tibbett, aviation firector at AGS Airports, said: “Paris is a well-loved destination for the central south region, and we’re thrilled to see easyJet launch this direct service to Paris Orly.”

Since easyJet expanded from its seasonal Geneva service 12 months ago, the airline has flown over 173,000 passengers to and from Southampton.