The new routes will begin launching on April 30th, giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally rich destinations across Europe.
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In 2026, United will offer up to 210 flights daily during peak travel times between the U.S. and 36 destinations in Europe including Greenland – including 14 that no other U.S. network carrier serves – giving travelers more options at the times they want to travel most.
New flights launch, including:
Split, Croatia (SPU) – First-ever nonstop service begins April 30 with three weekly flights to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
Bari, Italy (BRI) – The only carrier to serve Southern Italy’s gateway to Puglia, with four weekly flights starting May 1.
Glasgow, Scotland (GLA) – The only nonstop service launches May 8, with daily service connecting travelers to Scotland’s cultural capital.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain (SCQ) – First-ever service to Spain’s historic pilgrimage destination begins May 27, with three weekly flights from Newark/New York.
Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) – Daily nonstop service from Washington-Dulles launches May 21, the only service on this capital-to-capital route with lie-flat business class seats.
These flights connect travelers directly to some of Europe’s most stunning summer destinations—from the coastal cities of Croatia to the historic streets of Italy and the cultural hubs of Spain and Scotland.
Additionally, United will resume summer-seasonal service to destinations from the airline’s largest summer expansion ever in 2025, including:
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (UBN) – Three weekly flights from Tokyo/Narita starting April 30
Faro, Portugal (FAO) – Four weekly flights service from Newark/New York starting May 15
Madeira Island, Portugal (FNC) – Three weekly flights from Newark/New York on May 16 (three weeks earlier than in 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 starting June 6 (one week earlier than in 2025)