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Nothing makes the world feel smaller than an airplane.
And every time a new non-stop international flight route is announced, exploring the world gets a little easier.
That’s why it’s so exciting United Airlines has announced the largest international expansion in its history.
Next summer, United Airlines will fly to more destinations across the Atlantic Ocean than any other U.S. airline.
This means more than 760 flights per week to more than 40 different destinations.
And five of these flights will be brand new nonstop international routes that no other U.S. airline currently flies.
5 new international routes from United Airlines
United Airlines’ 5 new international routes are launched May 2025.
They will all depart from the United Airlines hub in Newark/New York (so this is particularly interesting news for New Yorkers).
These new routes will be to: Nuuk in Greenland, Palermo in Italy, Bilbao in Spain, Madeira Island in Portugal and Faro in Portugal.
By their own standards, these new flights will make United Airlines the largest airline in the world.
Nuuk, Greenland
Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and United Airlines will fly to the city twice a week from June 14 next year.
Nuuk is the northernmost capital in the world and is home to the midnight sun in summer.
This makes it a wonderfully unique place to visit in Europe in the summer and a contrast to the crowds and beaches of other European hotspots.
The nonstop flight from Newark to Nuuk takes just over 4 hours, making it a convenient and incredibly accessible journey.
Price information for this flight route is currently not available.
Palermo, Italy
Palermo will be one of five destinations in Italy that United Airlines will fly non-stop to next summer.
But Palermo is currently the only route operated exclusively by United.
This route will start on May 21 and will be a non-stop seasonal service three times a week.
Palermo is the most popular destination in Sicily and will open up this iconic island to a whole new American audience. This new route puts Sicily’s rich history, luxurious beaches and stunning architecture within easy reach.
Return flights from June 20 to June 26 on this route are possible currently priced at $1,889 for the most restrictive, basic economy ticket.
Bilbao, Spain
Direct flights from Newark to Bilbao in Spain will start on May 31, 2024.
A non-stop return flight from June 12 to June 18 on this route is currently priced at $1,027 for the most restrictive economy ticket.
The outbound flight has a flight time of 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Bilbao is the heart of the Spanish Basque Country and an important cultural center. One of my favorite attractions is the iconic Guggenheim Museum, and for water sports enthusiasts, the surf here is epic too.
This isn’t the only exclusive United flight to Spain. United is also the only US airline that flies directly to Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife and Malaga.
Madeira Island, Portugal
United will launch the US’s only nonstop service to Madeira. This flight starts on June 7 and will operate 3 times a week.
Madeira is a stunningly beautiful island. It features everything a nature lover could dream of: natural pools and waterfalls, incredible beaches and lush green mountains.
Pricing information for this route has not yet been released.
Faro, Portugal
United will also be the only U.S. airline serving Faro in Portugal. This flight route starts on May 16 and will fly 4 times a week.
This means United will have the only nonstop routes to Faro, Madeira, Porto and Ponta Delgada, making it the most far-reaching US airline for Portuguese flights.
Flying from June 11 to June 17 this route costs $1,578 if you choose the cheapest and most restrictive rate.
Faro is a beautiful city with a charming old town and easy access to beautiful beaches, giving travelers the best of both worlds in one easily accessible package.
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