New route who dis? British Airways is expanding its short-haul game this winter with three brand new routes – and yes, one of them involves actual sunshine.
Let’s unpack the fresh timetables and what they mean for your Avios balance.
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BA CityFlyer: London City to Madrid – Starts 1 December 2025
Because nothing says business and bravas like a direct hop from Canary Wharf to the Spanish capital.
- Outbound (LCY → MAD)
- BA3272: 0750–1110 (Wed–Fri)
- BA3272: 0910–1230 (Mon & Tue)
- BA3270: 1915–2235 (Mon–Fri & Sun)
- Inbound (MAD → LCY)
- BA3271: 0730–0850 (Mon–Sat)
- BA3272: 1245–1405 (Wed–Fri)
- BA3272: 1316–1435 (Mon & Tue)
Expect Embraer E190s, tiny terminals, and even tinier overhead lockers. Ideal for weekday flyers who need to be back in London before dinner or out of London before Brexit gets mentioned.
BA: London Gatwick to Graz – Starts 21 November 2025 (Winter Seasonal)
Fancy a frosty Alpine city break that’s not Salzburg or Vienna? Enter Graz, Austria’s underrated second city with enough Baroque rooftops and schnitzel to warm any soul.
- Outbound (LGW → GRZ)
- BA2864: 0725–1045 (Wed)
- BA2864: 0810–1130 (Mon)
- BA2824: 1250–1610 (Fri)
- Inbound (GRZ → LGW)
- BA2825: 1145–1305 (Wed)
- BA2825: 1220–1340 (Mon)
- BA2825: 1705–1825 (Fri)
This one’s a winter seasonal, likely targeting ski lovers and the Christmas market crowd. Grab your glühwein and get booking.
BA: London Gatwick to Rabat – Starts 5 November 2025
Marrakech who? British Airways is heading to Rabat, Morocco’s slightly cooler, more laid-back cousin with fewer TikTokers and more colonial charm.
- Outbound (LGW → RBA)
- BA2820: 0710–1125 (Sun)
- BA2820: 0750–1205 (Wed)
- Inbound (RBA → LGW)
- BA2821: 1215–1430 (Wed)
- BA2821: 1255–1510 (Sun)
Great for a city break that combines souks, sea views, and some very Avios-friendly pricing – especially in off-peak months.
Final Approach
With these three routes, British Airways is clearly on a mission to remind us that London’s other airports have a bit of spice too. Whether you’re chasing tapas, tinsel or tagines, this winter just got a lot more interesting for Avios collectors.
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