Loganair to Close Dundee Base and End All Flights by October 2026
Loganair will close its Dundee base later this year. The airline has confirmed it will stop all operations from Dundee Airport after 23 October 2026. This decision ends scheduled commercial flights from the airport. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); }); The main service affected is the Dundee to London Heathrow route. Loganair will fly the final flights on Friday 23 October. The route has run under a Public Service Obligation, or PSO, since 2014. Local council and government funding has helped support it. Loganair says the contract is no longer financially viable. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(127); }); Routes to the Islands Also End The base closure means more than just the London service will stop. Flights to Kirkwall in Orkney and Sumburgh in Shetland will also finish in October. These routes have linked Dundee with the northern isles. Once they end, Dundee Airport will have no regular commercial passenger flights. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(128); }); Loganair explained the decision in a clear statement. “Following a review of the route’s long-term viability, Loganair can confirm that its Dundee–London Heathrow service will cease after Friday 23 October, and the operating base will close.” The company added that it had looked at other options but could not find a sustainable way forward. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(129); }); Riik@mctr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Impact on Jobs and Staff Around 16 posts linked to Loganair’s Dundee operations now face risk. The airline says it will support affected workers. Staff will receive help to find alternative roles across the wider network where possible. Airport staff employed by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited may also see changes. The operator has started talks about shorter opening hours. The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) issued a short statement following the news of the closure. “Following Loganair’s announcement of the closure of its Dundee and Southampton bases, BALPA has moved quickly to formally engage with the company on behalf of affected members.” ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(130); }); They urged affected personnel to get in touch with their Company Council as early as possible. Earlier Plans Changed In May 2026, Loganair first announced it would end the Heathrow route. At that time the airline said it remained committed to the Dundee base. It planned to explore other London airports. By August those plans had changed. The full base closure followed after further review. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(131); }); Photo Credit: Loganair Airport Future and Government Response Dundee Airport now faces an uncertain period. Without Loganair it will rely mainly on private and general aviation. First Minister John Swinney has spoken about the situation. He said the Scottish Government remains committed to keeping the airport open. Officials will look at ways to protect air links despite pressure on public finances. The airport has served the city for decades. Loganair’s presence dates back many years. Its departure marks a significant shift for local travel and business connections. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(132); }); Looking Ahead Passengers with bookings after 23 October will hear from the airline directly. They can expect refunds or help with alternative travel options. Meanwhile, local leaders continue discussions with funding partners. The goal is to find new ways to maintain useful air services for Dundee and the wider region. Loganair’s move forms part of broader network changes. The airline is also closing its Southampton base around the same time. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(133); }); These decisions reflect ongoing challenges facing regional carriers, including rising costs and the need for routes to remain viable. The final flights in late October will mark the end of an era for Dundee Airport. Residents, businesses and island communities will watch closely for any future developments that could restore regular commercial services.