Holidaymakers in the North East will have one more destination to choose from as another sunny location has been added from Newcastle Airport.

Jet2 already operates to dozens of locations across the EU from the North East and has flights all year round.

From flights to the Canary Islands to Turkey, the travel operator is one of the most popular in the region.

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But it has today announced a brand new route to coincide with its new Winter Sun programme that is currently on sale.

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Weekly flights to Malta will begin in November next year, adding to the nearly 50 flights per week to these destinations from Newcastle Airport.

Nick Jones, Chief Executive of Newcastle International Airport said: “Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ increased winter 2023/24 schedule demonstrates the airline’s ongoing commitment to the region and confidence in the North East’s largest airport.

"This announcement recognises strong demand for travel in the region and the extension of Jet2.com’s Malta service into November and March/April is a welcome addition, providing the North East with even more choice into the winter season.”

The full breakdown is as follows:

  • NEW Malta (weekly services in November and in March/April)
  • Tenerife (up to ten weekly services)
  • Lanzarote (up to six weekly services)
  • Gran Canaria (up to three weekly services)
  • Fuerteventura (up to three weekly services)
  • Madeira (weekly services)
  • Malaga (up to four weekly services)
  • Alicante (up to five weekly services)
  • Palma (up to two weekly services)
  • Antalya (up to three weekly services)
  • Faro (up to four weekly services)
  • Paphos (weekly services)

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are seeing strong demand from customers in the North East wanting to escape the long British winter by booking their Winter 23/24 holiday nice and early.

"In response to this demand, we are stepping in by putting our Winter Sun programme on sale from Newcastle Airport.

"We are pleased to be launching a brand-new route to Malta from the base for Winter 23/24, on top of offering a fantastic selection of other popular Winter Sun destinations.

"With more customers than ever wanting to give themselves something to look forward to next year, we have no doubt that these hotspots will be extremely popular with both customers and independent travel agents in the region.

"The unrivalled programme on sale from Newcastle Airport means customers and independent travel agents need look no further when it comes to booking or travelling on their well-deserved holidays next year.

"The strong demand we are seeing for Winter Sun means we are looking ahead with real confidence and look forward to revealing even more details of our exciting Winter 23/24 programme from Newcastle Airport very soon.”

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