Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria are the latest additions to British Airways’ route map, bringing its total number of short-haul destinations to 130
An 11-per-week service to Madrid from London City Airport will complement the existing service to the Spanish capital from London Heathrow
British Airways is expanding its short-haul network with two brand-new additions to its route map.
BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the capital of Morocco, Rabat, and Austrian city break destination, Graz from the 2025 winter season.
British Airways’ London City-based subsidiary, BA Cityflyer, has also announced that it will be introducing flights from its base to Madrid in Spain, starting on 1 December 2025.
Flights include a Club Europe (business class) option, which offers more personal space, a full meal with drinks from the bar, and an additional baggage allowance. Customers travelling in Club Europe with BA Euroflyer will have access to British Airways’ Club lounge which has recently undergone a full refresh, with a brand-new bar serving cocktails and beverages, new décor, and furniture.
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.
BA Euroflyer flies from London Gatwick to Rabat from £70 each-way, including taxes and carrier fees.
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.
BA Euroflyer flies from London Gatwick to Graz from £60 each-way, including taxes and carrier fees.
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.
BA Cityflyer flies from London City to Madrid from £78 each-way, including taxes and carrier fees. Flights will begin operating on 1 December 2025.
Flights are available to book now at www.ba.com.
Below is the winter schedule:
LONDON GATWICK (LGW) TO GRAZ AIRPORT (GRZ) All times are local | ||||||
Days of the week | Flight number | Departing LGW | Arriving GRZ | Flight number | Departing GRZ | Arriving LGW |
Monday | BA2864 | 08:10 | 11:30 | BA2865 | 12:20 | 13:40 |
Wednesday | BA2864 | 07:25 | 10:45 | BA2865 | 11:45 | 13:05 |
Friday | BA2864 | 12:50 | 16:10 | BA2865 | 17:05 | 18:25 |
LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT (LGW) TO RABAT AIRPORT (RBA) All times are local | ||||||
Days of the week | Flight number | Departing LGW | Arriving RBA | Flight number | Departing RBA | Arriving LGW |
Wednesday | BA2820 | 07:50 | 12:05 | BA2821 | 12:55 | 15:10 |
Sunday | BA2820 | 07:10 | 11:25 | BA2821 | 12:15 | 14:30 |
LONDON CITY (LCY) TO MADRID AIRPORT (MAD) All times are local | |||||
Flight number | Day | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival time |
BA3271 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | MAD | 07:15 | LCY | 08:35 |
BA3272 | Mon, Tue | LCY | 09:10 | MAD | 12:30 |
Wed, Thu, Fri | LCY | 07:20 | MAD | 10:40 | |
BA3273 | Mon, Tues | MAD | 13:15 | LCY | 14:35 |
Wed, Thu, Fri | MAD | 12:15 | LCY | 13:35 | |
BA3270* | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | LCY | 19:15 | MAD | 22:35 |
*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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