Going on holiday in peak summer season can get pretty expensive. Although the weather’s lovely and it’s great to have a mid-year break, sometimes it’s just more budget friendly to jet away on the off season. If you’re a cost-conscious traveller who happens to live in Northern Ireland, your winter holiday options are about to get bigger and better.
From October 28, easyJet is adding a brand-new route between Belfast International and Fuerteventura, flying on Mondays and Fridays. The Canary Island gets a lot of sun even in the colder months, so it’s a good option if you’re looking for a break from our lovely winter weather this year. Fuerteventura is known for its beaches and sunshine – you can find out more about the place here.
A few days later, on November 2, easyJet will begin flying from the Northern Irish capital to Prague, also twice a week. Prague’s pretty gorgeous around Christmastime, so it’s another great option for escaping the bleak British midwinter.
Finally, on November 3, Belfast-ians will, for the first time since the pandemic, have the option of getting to Marrakech on easyJet without a stopover. These flights will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays.
According to Dan Owens, CEO of Belfast International Airport, these flights will ‘extend the choice and flexibility of routes now available from [the airport] and will no doubt appeal to travellers from right across the region wanting to fly from their local airport.’
Flights start at as little as £26.99 one way to Fuerteventura and Marrakech, and £32.99 to Prague, so they’re ideal for punters looking for a good deal.
Enjoy your brand new places in the sun, adventurers of Belfast! You can book your flights – or an entire easyJet package holiday to any of these locations – here.
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