‘Incredibly exciting’ - Newcastle Airport prepares for its busiest winter on record
Newcastle Airport is preparing for its busiest winter on record.
Newcastle Airport has announced that it is gearing up for its busiest ever winter season as it offers passengers more choice than ever before.
Passengers can enjoy festive escapes to Europe's most popular Christmas market destinations, including Berlin, Copenhagen, Krakow, Prague and Rome.
For the first time, easyJet will operate flights to Lisbon throughout winter.
There is also plenty of sunshine getaways with destinations such as Alicante, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Hurghada, Lanzarote, Marrakech, Sharm El Sheikh and Tenerife
Those wanting to ski can hit the slopes with flights to destinations like Innsbruck and Grenoble.
Families looking to create festive memories can head to Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus, while Reykjavik offers the opportunity to experience the Northern Lights and explore Iceland's incredible natural landscapes.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: "The winter season is always an incredibly exciting time at Newcastle Airport and this year we're offering more choice than ever before for those looking to plan their next getaway.
"Thanks to the continued support and investment of our airline partners, including easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI, passengers can enjoy an incredible range of destinations and experiences, from festive city breaks and winter sunshine to ski holidays, Northern Lights adventures and magical trips to Lapland.
"Whether it's discovering somewhere new, revisiting a favourite destination or finally taking that dream trip, we hope our Take the Trip campaign inspires people to plan their next adventure and make the most of everything our biggest-ever winter programme has to offer."