Published 17 May 2026 | Updated 4 October 2026 by Kate Acaster
New flight batches open throughout the year, roughly 10 to 14 months before departure. When does easyJet release flights? The first day of a new batch is usually the cheapest, so it pays to know before comparing fares. Summer 2027 tickets, covering 14 June to 26 September 2027, went on sale on 28 July 2026, with launch fares from £22.99. This guide covers what happens to prices afterwards and what to do if you missed the window.
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When does easyJet release flights? How far in advance to book
easyJet generally opens flights for sale around 10 to 14 months before the departure date. Flights from 14 June to 26 September 2027 have been on sale since 28 July 2026, so the latest of those dates were bookable about 14 months ahead. The exact lead time varies by batch.
The easyJet flight release schedule
easyJet releases flights in three to four broad seasonal rounds each year. The timing has been consistent over recent years, though a release can shift by a few weeks in either direction.
| Season | Flights covering | Typical release | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak summer | Mid-June – mid-September
High demand | Late July (previous year) | |
| Spring | Late March – mid-June
Shoulder | October (previous year) | |
| Autumn / Winter | October – March
Lower demand | October / November |
Confirmed 2027 release dates
easyJet has now released every flight up to 26 September 2027, with summer 2027 going on sale on 28 July 2026. Autumn 2027 is next. The airline says those flights are coming soon, but it has not yet given a date. The summer 2027 batch covers around 14 million seats across roughly 78,000 departures, spanning 22 UK airports and more than 140 destinations in Europe and North Africa.
| Season | Dates covered | Release date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | 1 Feb – 21 March 2027 | 24 March 2026 | On sale |
| Spring 2027 | 22 March – 13 June 2027 | 14 May 2026 | On sale |
| Summer 2027 | 14 June – 26 September 2027 | 28 July 2026 | On sale |
| Autumn 2027 | From 27 September 2027 | Not yet announced | Not yet on sale |
easyJet also adds new routes to batches that are already on sale. On 24 September 2026 it announced 18 new UK routes for summer 2027, starting between 28 March and 1 July 2027, including its first UK flights to Girona, from Liverpool and London Gatwick. Our list of easyJet’s new summer 2027 routes has every route, start date and launch fare.
How to find out when the next release is due
easyJet publishes upcoming release information at easyjet.com/en/flights-release. This page is updated as new batches approach and shows which routes and periods are about to go on sale. Signing up for the easyJet newsletter is the most reliable way to get release notifications directly to your inbox, and you can also follow our cheap flight deals page, where we flag new releases as they happen.
How to prepare before an easyJet release
A bit of prep in the days before a new batch goes live puts you ahead of the crowd. Decide your exact dates and destination first, since indecision on release day usually means missing the cheapest fares. Create or log into your easyJet account in advance too, so you’re not fumbling with a password when the batch goes live.
| Step | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Check today’s fare | |
| Log into your account | |
| Have your card ready | |
| Set a reminder |
What to do if you missed the release window
Missing the initial release does not mean the opportunity has gone. Prices do not always spike immediately on every route, and the gap between day-one pricing and booking three or four months later depends on the route and departure date. For popular leisure routes in peak season, the price difference between release day and three months later can be significant, while for quieter routes and off-peak dates the increase tends to be more gradual. If you missed it, the best options are:
- Book as soon as you decide on your dates. Every week of delay on a filling flight increases the price. Once you know where and when, book.
- Use the Low Fare Finder. easyJet’s Low Fare Finder shows the cheapest available fares across a range of dates on a given route. If you have any flexibility on dates, this can save you more than the release-day price difference.
- Watch for an easyJet sale. easyJet runs promotional sales a few times per year. Our guide to when easyJet has sales explains the pattern and what to expect.
- Set a Google Flights alert. Google Flights tracks fares and sends email alerts if a price changes. Useful if you are watching a specific route over several weeks.
For context on whether waiting is a sensible strategy, see our guide to whether easyJet flights get cheaper closer to the date. In most cases, they don’t.
Tips for getting the lowest fare
- Know your school holiday dates. UK school holiday windows are the highest-demand periods for easyJet’s main leisure routes. Knowing exactly which weeks are affected helps you decide whether to target release day or look for adjacent weeks where prices are lower.
- Be flexible by a day or two. Friday and Sunday departures are consistently more expensive than Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Even on popular routes, midweek departures can come in significantly cheaper for the same week.
- Be flexible on airport. easyJet operates from multiple London airports and several regional hubs. Prices from Luton, Gatwick and Stansted to the same destination can differ by a meaningful margin, especially on less popular dates.
Book return flights together. Use the calendar view: easyJet prices outbound and return legs independently, and checking the combination of departure day and return day, rather than defaulting to the same weekday each way, often surfaces better overall prices. For a broader strategy on cutting flight costs, see our guide to how to get cheap flights from the UK. For seasonal timing, see our guide to the cheapest time of year to fly.
| Timing | What tends to happen |
|---|---|
| Release day | |
| First few weeks | |
| 3–4 months before departure | |
| Off-peak / quiet routes |
Booked your easyJet flight? What to sort next
The base fare on release day covers one seat and hand luggage, nothing else. Seat selection, a hold bag and boarding priority are all separate add-ons, and each one is cheaper the earlier you book it, and pricier if you leave it until the airport.
Seat selection is not guaranteed with a standard fare. Left to random allocation, a group can easily end up split across the cabin on a full flight. Speedy Boarding is a separate decision: it sets how early you board, not where you sit, which matters most if your cabin bag is close to the size limit.
| Decision | Why it matters | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Seat selection | Random allocation can split a group across the cabin | |
| Checked baggage | Adding a hold bag online is cheaper than at the airport | |
| Speedy Boarding | Sets how early you board and which overhead lockers are still free | |
| Airport parking | Pre-booked spaces are cheaper than turning up on the day |
“Nobody has bought a seat when an easyJet batch opens at 9am, which makes release morning the cheapest that flight is likely to be. For school holiday weeks, Easter and the summer peak, the fare climbs as the seats go, and a family of four pays that rise four times over. Know your dates before release day, be logged in on time, and let everyone else pay the difference.”
Kate Acaster, Chief Editor, Flight Tribe
Frequently asked questions
When does easyJet release flights?
In seasonal batches, three to four times a year, roughly 10 to 14 months before departure. The exact date varies by season, but each batch typically goes on sale during business hours rather than overnight.
How far in advance can you book easyJet flights?
Right now, up to 26 September 2027, about a year ahead. Everything up to that date is on sale, including summer 2027, which was released on 28 July 2026. Flights from 27 September 2027 onwards have not been released yet.
When will easyJet release autumn 2027 flights?
No date has been announced yet. easyJet’s flights-release page says autumn 2027 flights are coming soon, so check that page or sign up to the airline’s newsletter for the exact date.
When did easyJet release summer 2027 flights?
At 9am on 28 July 2026, in line with the airline’s usual late-July pattern for the summer batch. Tickets are on sale for travel between 14 June and 26 September 2027, and the cheapest launch fare was £22.99 one way, from London Southend to Jersey.
For peak summer dates, the first day of sale is usually the cheapest time to book
When does easyJet release summer flights?
The summer batch, covering mid-June to mid-September, is typically released in late July of the previous year. The summer 2026 batch went on sale on 22 July 2025.
What time does easyJet release flights?
New batches typically go live at 9am. easyJet announces the exact time in advance via its newsletter and the flights-release page on its website.
Is it cheaper to book easyJet flights on release day?
For peak dates, yes. easyJet’s pricing starts low and rises as seats fill. For school holiday weeks, Easter, Christmas and the main summer months, release day is usually the lowest price you will see for that flight.
Does easyJet release flights at midnight?
No. New batches are released during business hours, typically at 9am. There is no midnight drop of flights or fares on easyJet.
Do easyJet flight prices drop after release day?
In most cases, no. Prices usually keep rising after release day as seats fill, though off-peak routes can soften slightly five to six weeks before departure, and our full guide on whether easyJet flights get cheaper closer to the date covers this in more detail.
It’s also worth checking whether Plus membership gives you earlier access to new flight windows, which can make a difference if you’re chasing specific dates. This guide was last updated on 24 September 2026.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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