United Airlines launches new summer flights to Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela | News
This week, United Airlines starts its summer schedule with flights to new European destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. The new routes will launch from April 30, giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally rich destinations across Europe.
By 2026, United will offer up to 210 flights daily during peak hours between the U.S. and 36 destinations in Europe, including Greenland – including 14 that no other U.S. airline serves – giving travelers more options at the times they most want to travel.
New flights launching this week include:
Split, Croatia (SPU) – The first ever non-stop service will begin on April 30 with three weekly flights to Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.
Bari, Italy (BRI) – The only airline serving the southern Italian gateway to Puglia, with four weekly flights from May 1.
Glasgow, Scotland (GLA) – The only non-stop service will launch on May 8, with a daily service connecting travelers to Scotland’s cultural capital.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain (SCQ) – The first-ever service to Spain’s historic pilgrimage destination begins May 27, with three weekly flights from Newark/New York.
Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) – Daily non-stop service from Washington-Dulles will commence on May 21, the only service on this capital-to-main route with lie-flat business class seats.
These flights connect travelers directly to some of Europe’s most beautiful summer destinations: from the coastal cities of Croatia to the historic streets of Italy and the cultural centers of Spain and Scotland.
Additionally, following last summer’s successful expansion, United will resume summer seasonal service in 2025 to destinations in the airline’s largest-ever summer expansion, including:
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (UBN) – Three weekly flights from Tokyo/Narita from April 30
Faro, Portugal (FAO) – Four weekly flights from Newark/New York from May 15
Madeira, Portugal (FNC) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New York on May 16 (three weeks earlier than 2025)
Palermo, Italy (PMO) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New York starting May 22
Bilbao, Spain (BIO) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New starting May 30
Nuuk, Greenland (GOH) – Twice weekly flights from Newark/New York from June 6 (one week earlier than 2025)
Ask about distinctive European destinations
United continues to see growing interest in destinations beyond traditional European travel destinations. The airline’s customers are increasingly looking for coastal, cultural and off-the-beaten-path experiences. United’s summer 2025 schedule expansion set a record for the most new destinations the airline has introduced in a single season. These routes have delivered strong performance in their first year and have great momentum as demand continues to increase.
Travelers can book tickets for these routes on united.com and the United app.
