British Airways adds new routes to short-haul network

Lime agents can now add two brand-new destinations to their offering thanks to British Airways exciting new announcement. 

Rabat, Morocco’s beautiful capital city, and the Austrian city of Graz, are now available to book for the 2025 Winter season.

Not only that, but British Airways will also be complimenting their service to Madrid with an 11-per-week service departing from London City Airport, starting on 1 December 2025. 

These routes will include the Club Europe class option (Business Class), which offers lots of space, delicious food, drinks fresh from the bar and of course, additional baggage allowance.  

Passengers flying Club Europe will also have access to British Airways’ Club Lounge which recently had a new renovation, including the addition of a brand-new bar, fresh décor and comfortable furniture. 

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Rabat, Morocco  

Alongside Marrakech and Agadir, Rabat will become the third destination in Morocco served by the flag carrier. According to Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism, the country has set a new tourism record, welcoming 1.3 million more visitors than the same period last year. This represents a 68% increase compared to 2019, and with the addition of Rabat to British Airways’ route network, customers looking to travel to Morocco from the UK have even more choice when booking.   

Rabat is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, architecture and distinctive blend of tradition and modernity. As a destination offering warm weather year-round, it’s ideal for travellers seeking sunshine closer to home.  

Flights to the Moroccan capital will operate twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A320 from London Gatwick. The service begins on 5 November 2025.  

Graz, Austria  

The launch of Graz brings British Airways’ Austrian destinations to four, joining Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. This new route marks a significant expansion, as there are currently no other direct flights operating between London and Graz. 

With Austria’s recent win at the Eurovision Song Contest and the country set to host the next edition, Austria is poised to take centre stage on the international music scene in the coming year. The addition of Graz not only improves connectivity but also offers travellers even more opportunities to explore Austria.  

Graz is known for having some of the finest Christmas markets in Austria and in the summer, it offers a variety of experiences including outdoor activities and scenic beauty, making it an ideal city break destination all year round.    

Flights to Graz will operate three times per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, using the Airbus A320 fleet from London Gatwick. The service begins on 21 November 2025.  

Karen Hilton, Managing Director of BA Euroflyer said: “We’re excited to further strengthen our connectivity between London and Austria with the addition of Graz. We will be the only direct operation between the two cities, offering more choice to our customers, whether it’s for business, leisure, or visiting friends and family.  

“With its year-round warm weather, Morocco is ideal for those seeking an off-season escape without a lengthy flight time. The addition of Rabat means we now fly to three fantastic destinations in Morocco – an excellent choice for families, couples, and friends alike.”  

Madrid, Spain  

BA Cityflyer, British Airways’ London City Airport subsidiary, will operate 11 weekly flights to the Spanish capital, bringing the weekly total up to 44 alongside the existing London Heathrow service.  

Whether customers are looking to travel for work or leisure, the additional flights from London’s most central airport give customers even more choice when booking.  

The timings of both the inbound and outbound flights have been optimised for those customers wishing to connect onto other services from Madrid, particularly South American destinations, including Bogotá, Montevideo, and Lima.  

The winter schedule: 

*Night stop  

About British Airways’ flight network 

As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves more than 200 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partner airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destinations from London than any other carrier.    

British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City. The British Airways route network continues to be reviewed and updated, with recent additions in 2025 including Tbilisi in Georgia and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.   

BA Cityflyer is a subsidiary of British Airways, which flies primarily from London City Airport during the week to up to 18 short-haul destinations across Europe this winter. It operates a fleet of 21 Embraer 190 aircraft.  

Based at London Gatwick Airport, BA Euroflyer is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways. Across summer and winter schedules, it offers more than 40 short-haul destinations.  

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