TUI returns to UK airport after 15 years with new weekly flights to Spain

This new service aligns with Marella Cruises' summer programme, providing a seamless connection for travellers embarking on Mediterranean adventures.

The flights will operate every Tuesday from May 27 to September 20, 2025, offering sun-seekers direct access to Majorca's sandy beaches and cultural attractions.

Marella Cruises' Mediterranean itineraries aboard Marella Discovery will depart from Palma, Majorca.

The 'Cosmopolitan Classics' route includes stops at Cagliari, Sardinia; Naples, Italy (for Pompeii and Capri); Piombino, Italy (for Siena and Pisa); Villefranche, France (for Monaco and Nice); and Palamos, Spain.

These sailings offer passengers the opportunity to explore diverse destinations across the Mediterranean.

From historic Italian cities to glamorous French Riviera hotspots, the itinerary promises a rich cultural experience.

The new TUI Airways flight from Southampton provides a convenient gateway for cruise enthusiasts in the Hampshire region to access these exciting voyages.

TUI UK's director of aviation planning Karen Switzer commented: "We are extremely excited to return to Southampton Airport to reconnect travellers with the vibrant corner of the world that is Palma.

"We understand how important it is for customers to have access to flights from their local airports, and this latest addition brings the number of regional airport that TUI Airways fly from to 24.

"We look forward to welcoming customers on board from May next year and taking them away on their dream Majorcan holiday."

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Chris Tibbett, aero director at AGS Airports, which owns and operates Southampton Airport, added: "The runway extension at Southampton Airport has paved the way for exciting new travel opportunities for the Central South region.

"With TUI's return after 15 years, holidaymakers now have the chance to experience the full TUI journey from start to finish.

"This is an incredible milestone for our airport and signals a future filled with growth, as we continue to expand and enhance travel options for our passengers to every corner of Europe."