[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” width=”50%” max_width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]LYGG and Esbjerg Airport further develop the Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger connection to serve the offshore industry.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/esbjergairport.dk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Nordsoe-rute.jpg” title_text=”Nords\u00f8-rute” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”max-width: 800px;||margin: 0 auto;||text-align: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Following the initial schedule development for a direct Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger connection announced earlier, LYGG has advanced its planning into a preliminary North Sea Route schedule. As part of this staged rollout, booking will open first for the Groningen\u2013Norwich connection, while the Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger route is progressing.<\/p>\n
The initial Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger schedule plays a key role in validating flight times, operational feasibility, and alignment with industry travel patterns. Building on these insights and customer demand signals, LYGG expanded the planning scope to include multiple city pairs, creating a more resilient and scalable North Sea Route structure.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoving from a single-route plan to a multiple-route schedule allows us to build stronger, more reliable connections,\u201d says Roope Kek\u00e4l\u00e4inen, Founder of LYGG. \u201dOur model enables legs to progress through clearly defined development stages, ensuring a structured and scalable approach while maintaining long-term performance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Staged Rollout of the North Sea Route<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the process, the Groningen\u2013Norwich connection of the route reached booking readiness faster than expected and will be the first connection to open for booking, with operations scheduled to commence on March 4, 2026.<\/p>\n The Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger route remains a core connection within the North Sea Route.<\/p>\n As the connection continues to mature, LYGG is aligning rollout with the offshore market cycles and ongoing project developments. Based on current market indications, activity on the Esbjerg\u2013Stavanger route is expected to increase toward Q4, in line with offshore project cycles.<\/p>\n \u201cOur focus is to launch the route immediately when clients need it. By matching operations with market momentum, we create the best conditions for a successful and sustainable start, supported by sufficient demand from day one,\u201d Kek\u00e4l\u00e4inen explains.<\/p>\n \u201cAs an airport, our role is to enable connectivity that truly serves the region. Together with LYGG, we can respond to changing travel needs in a way traditional models cannot. This is particularly important for the offshore market, where demand is project-based and reliability matters most,\u201d points out Susanne Kruse S\u00f8rensen, Airport Director, Esbjerg Airport.<\/p>\n The staged rollout reflects LYGG\u2019s demand-driven model, where routes are launched only once they are commercially and operationally sustainable. This approach ensures high reliability for passengers, efficient aircraft utilization, and long-term value for the regions served.<\/p>\n \u201cLYGG has already identified client demand to connect Esbjerg with Groningen, Norwich, Humberside, and other destinations across the North Sea, and we are encouraged to see these discussions progress,\u201d Kek\u00e4l\u00e4inen says.<\/p>\n LYGG<\/strong><\/em> LYGG is developing a North Sea air connectivity concept designed to link key offshore and industrial regions, including hubs such as Haugesund, Stavanger, Esbjerg, Emden, Groningen, Den Helder, Ostend, Humberside, Norwich and Aberdeen. The North Sea Route is planned to open in stages in line with market demand.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LYGG takes the next step in planning the North Sea route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3248,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-press"],"yoast_head":"\n
LYGG is the first regional air mobility platform, on a mission to connect regions, empower people, and sustain the future. By pooling corporate travel needs and partnering with established operators, LYGG creates direct routes that save time, cut costs, and reduce emissions. It\u2019s about time.<\/em><\/p>\n