Channel Islands airline, Blue Islands, will provide convenient connectivity between the South Coast and Yorkshire with new twice daily flights from Southampton to Leeds Bradford from 29 March 2026.
Flights will provide a major new connection to the North of England 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.
Rob Veron, CEO at Blue Islands, said: “We’re proud to have operated services from Southampton for over 15 years, with up to six daily flights linking the South Coast and the Channel Islands. As one of Southampton Airport’s longest-serving partners, this new route to Leeds Bradford is another important step in our ongoing commitment to the airport and its role as a South Coast hub.
“Our twice-daily schedule means business travellers can now enjoy efficient same-day returns, without the lengthy train journeys and multiple changes. While for leisure travellers, Yorkshire’s rich experiences across incredible countryside and historic cities are now easily accessible.”
The new service will be operated by Blue Islands’ 70-seat ATR aircraft from Sunday 29 March 2026, providing fast and comfortable links between the South Coast and Yorkshire. Regular travellers can also earn reward flights through the Blue Skies Club frequent flyer programme.
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.”
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.”
Twice daily flights between Southampton and Leeds Bradford, together with multiple daily services to Jersey and Guernsey are available to book now at www.blueislands.com, with schedules currently available until October 2026.