United adds flights to new cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain next summer | News
United Airlines has announced its summer 2026 schedule with flights to four new cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain – leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any US airline.
In summer 2026, United will be the only U.S. airline to launch nonstop flights to four new destinations from its Newark/New York hub to Split, Croatia; Bari, Italy; Glasgow, Scotland and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The airline is also adding its first service between Washington-Dulles and Reykjavik, Iceland, as a new year-round nonstop daily service from Newark/New York to Seoul, South Korea, and four additional weekly flights, for a total of 18 weekly flights, between Newark/New York and Tel Aviv, Israel.
“United has an unparalleled international network and we are proud to connect our customers to unique, trend-setting destinations that no other U.S. airline serves,” said Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances. “With the addition of these new flights and the return of all of our new routes from last year, United now flies to 46 cities across the Atlantic – more than any other airline – and is the clear flag carrier of the U.S.”
As the leader in flights from the U.S. to international destinations around the world, United continues that momentum by offering nearly 3,000 weekly round-trip international flights through summer 2026. In addition to United’s new summer 2026 destinations, United will continue to serve all nine destinations from its largest-ever expansion last summer, including seasonal service to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal; Faro, Portugal; and providing year-round service from Dakar, Senegal; Puerto Escondido, Mexico and Kaohsiung.
With United’s summer 2026 schedule, the new and returning destinations offer a variety of landscapes and experiences for customers to choose from – whether they want to relax on a coastal beach, explore glacial landscapes, feed off the energy of vibrant cities or stroll through historic towns, museums and architecture. Around the world, United will offer more than 850 daily flights next year to and from more than 150 international destinations – including 41 that no other U.S. airline serves.
All new flights are subject to government approval and will be available for purchase starting today on United.com and the United app.
Split, Croatia
United will launch its new summer routes from April 30 with the only non-stop service between Split and the United States. Split offers travelers the opportunity to explore historic sites such as the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian, the Cathedral of Saint Dominus – one of the oldest in the world – while also combining adventure from Split’s promenade and harbour. The palm-lined Riva promenade offers entertainment and restaurants serving Mediterranean staples such as freshly caught fish, squid and risotto, while the harbor gives travelers the chance to explore many Dalmatian islands, such as Hvar, sailing and even adventuring for a day trip.
United will be the only airline flying to Split from the US and is currently the only airline offering direct flights to Croatia with its seasonal service from Newark/New York to Dubrovnik. There will be flights three times a week with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
Bari, Italy
United will be the only U.S. airline to offer nonstop service between Bari and the United States starting May 1. The new flight will serve as a gateway to the Puglia region from Newark/New York, offering travelers the opportunity to explore the beautiful hilltop villages, turquoise beaches of the Adriatic Sea, the historic Old Town and the iconic Trulli buildings.
The new service to Bari will operate four times a week with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. With one of the largest ports on the Adriatic, travelers from Bari can also connect by boat to Albania, Croatia, Greece and more.
United will offer up to 15 flights a day to Italy on six destinations next summer, with the only U.S. carrier serving Palermo and Bari.
Glasgow, Scotland
United will become the only U.S. airline to offer nonstop service between the United States and Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city known for its world-class museums, iconic architecture and historic pubs. Named the friendliest British city of 2025 by Conde Nast Traveler, travelers can choose from strolling through more than 90 parks and gardens, visiting one of dozens of museums such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum – one of Britain’s most visited, or enjoying one of the many music events the city has been hosting weekly since 2008 as a recognized member of UNESCO City of Music.
Daily seasonal service from Newark/New York begins May 8, offering convenient nonstop service on a Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft for American travelers looking to explore the city, conduct business or reconnect with family and friends. United also serves Edinburgh year-round and is the largest airline between the United States and Scotland.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
With three times weekly seasonal service from Newark/New York beginning May 22, United will be the only airline to offer nonstop service between the U.S. and Santiago de Compostela – the capital of Spain’s Galicia region. Located near the northwest coast of Spain, the area has a rich history with beautiful cathedrals, medieval architecture and is the end point of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
This will be the first regular scheduled service between the U.S. and Santiago de Compostela, making it more accessible than ever for American travelers to explore or visit their loved ones. The flight will be operated with a Boeing 737-MAX8 aircraft. With this new flight, United now flies to six destinations in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, and is the only airline flying non-stop to Bilbao, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca from the US.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Beginning May 21, United will offer daily service between Reykjavik and Washington Dulles, building on the airline’s existing service from Chicago O’Hare and Newark/New York. The daily flight will operate on a Boeing 757-200, making United the only airline to offer lie-flat business class seats between the two capitals, giving travelers more choice in comfort.
The new flight offers American travelers more ways to connect with the destination’s natural beauty, including the world-famous Blue Lagoon, Midnight Sun of Northern Lights, Icelandic landscapes, black sand beaches and more. Since 2019, United has now added flights to nine transatlantic destinations from Washington-Dulles, with Reykjavik this year joining the latest additions of year-round flights to Dakar and seasonal service to Venice and Nice.
Seoul, South Korea
Next summer, United will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop flights between Newark/New York and South Korea. With convenient options from both U.S. coasts to Seoul, travelers can experience thousands of cuisines at the vibrant Gwangjang Market, attend K-pop concerts and music performances, try the most talked about Korean beauty and wellness treatments, and much more.
Daily flights from Newark/New York will begin on September 4 on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and will build on United’s existing twice-daily flights from San Francisco.
Tel Aviv, Israel
On March 28, United will add a third flight to Tel Aviv from Newark/New York, operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The four-times-weekly service builds on the existing double-daily Newark-Tel Aviv, four-times-weekly Chicago O’Hare-Tel Aviv, and three-times-weekly Washington Dulles-Tel Aviv service the airline already offers. This provides more travel options for customers and strengthens United’s position as the largest U.S. airline to Israel.
United has flown more flights to Tel Aviv this year than any other U.S. airline and will be the only airline operating flights between Tel Aviv and both Chicago and Washington DC when they begin in early November.
Destinations are returning from historic expansion
After a successful summer, United is excited to return all nine destinations of its historic expansion in summer 2025 – the largest in the airline’s history. These routes resume on:
Ulaanbaatar: April 30, 2026
Faro: May 15, 2026
Madeira Island: May 16, 2026 (three weeks earlier than 2025)
Palermo: May 22, 2026
Bilbao: May 30, 2026
Nuuk: June 6, 2026 (one week earlier than 2025)
Kaohsiung: Operational all year round
Dakar: Service all year round
Puerto Escondido: service all year round
As of August 2025, United has set a new record for the most passengers it has carried to Italy, Spain and Portugal: almost 1.5 million, up 11% from last year. The inaugural flight to Nuuk, Greenland was the fastest-selling inaugural flight in United Airlines history.
