UPDATE: Newcastle Airport is set to launch an exciting array of new direct flight destinations for holidaymakers starting in 2026. With travelers eager for fresh getaways, the airport confirms new routes to popular locations, making vacation planning easier than ever.
New routes include:
– **Sofia, Bulgaria** – Flights commence in December 2025 with TUI and Crystal Ski, running until February 2026.
– **Chambery, France** – Jet2 begins flights in December 2025, available through February.
– **Nice, France** – easyJet’s flights to Nice kick off in March 2026.
– **Preveza, Greece** – Jet2 will start offering flights from May 2026 through October.
– **Budapest, Hungary** – Jet2’s inaugural flight from Newcastle took off in October, continuing until April.
– **Marrakesh, Morocco** – Jet2’s new route launched in October, allowing spring and summer visits next year.
– **Porto, Portugal** – Flights to Porto will begin with Jet2 in May 2026, also running until October.
These new additions come as travelers look to escape the dreary autumn weather, fueling excitement around potential winter ski retreats, vibrant city breaks, and sun-drenched beach vacations.
In addition to these fresh routes, Newcastle Airport is enhancing existing destinations for 2026. Here are the key updates:
– **Prague, Czech Republic** – easyJet will operate flights during summer 2026 from August to October.
– **Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt** – Flights commence in August through October 2026.
– **Corfu, Greece** – easyJet will expand its offerings with flights from March to October.
– **Rhodes, Greece** – New easyJet flights will be available in summer 2026.
– **Malta** – easyJet is joining Jet2 for flights starting this summer.
– **Agadir, Morocco** – Jet2 will provide year-round flights starting March 2026.
– **Bergen, Norway** – Flights will run on select days in April 2026.
– **Gdansk, Poland** – Jet2 will introduce winter flights in November and December.
– **Faro, Portugal** – easyJet will operate seasonal flights between March and October.
– **Barcelona, Spain** – Launching in May 2026, with year-round services already available from Ryanair.
– **Reus, Spain** – easyJet joins Jet2 and TUI for summer flights in 2026.
– **Enfidha, Tunisia** – easyJet starts flights for the summer 2026 season.
– **Antalya and Dalaman, Turkey** – Both destinations will see easyJet flights commencing next summer.
This extensive expansion of routes reflects a growing demand for direct flights from the North East, catering to travelers seeking new adventures. The latest updates from Newcastle Airport promise to make planning your next holiday easier and more exciting than ever.
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