There’s much more choice for holidaymakers flying from Bournemouth Airport this winter.
The south-coast airport has added a number of flights that will suit skiers, sun worshippers and those heading off on a fly-cruise, as well one-off flights to see the Northern Lights and day trips to see Santa in Lapland.
There’s almost 20 per cent more flights from the airport, which is expected to take an extra 20,000 people on holiday this summer, including flights to:
Fly-cruises
For the first time Hurtigruten will be offering three ‘Northern Lights’ fly-cruises – ranging in duration from five to 12 days. Flights depart on February 2, March 10 and March 29 and prices start at £1,019 per person.
For those looking for a cruise in the warmth, there is a flight from Bournemouth to Barbados in March that will connect with the luxurious Azura – one of the largest cruise ships in the P&O fleet. The 14-night cruise will take in St Lucia, Antigua, St Maarten, then across the Atlantic to Ponta Delgada (the largest of the Azores) before arriving in Southampton.
Sun-worshippers
If it’s winter sun you are after, there will be eight flights a week to the Canary Islands – flying with Thomson Holidays and Ryanair In addition Ryanair will be offering two flights a week to Malaga and Alicante, while Thomson Holidays flights to Cyprus start on March 5.
Skiers
The easyJet route to Geneva is perfect for those wanting a quick and easy way to get to the French and Swiss Alps. Some of Europe’s most popular resorts – Chamonix, Verbier, Courmayeur, La Plagne and Val d-Isere – are all within a couple of hours drive of the airport. In addition, Crystal Ski’s weekly flight to Turin offers ski holidays with Italian flair. Italy has some great skiing in a more laid-back atmosphere – and offers good value for money. easyJet will operate six flights a week starting on December 15; Crystal Ski flights start on December 22.
Lapland
You can take the kids to see Santa Claus before the ‘big day’, on a day trip to Lapland on December 14 (with Thomson Holidays) and on December 22 (with Transun).
Northern Lights
Experts claim that this winter is expected to be one of the best in a decade for viewing the Northern Lights and Omega Holidays will be operating two evening flights on November 19 and February 24 to see the Lights. The evenings start with a presentation by expert astronomers who also join the flight. Prices start at £199.95 per person.
