RYANAIR is launching a new route between the UK and a winter sun holiday hotspot.
The budget airline will launch a twice-weekly service from Newcastle Airport to Marrakesh later this year.
Direct services will start operating between the two cities from October 27, 2024.
The twice-weekly services will operate every Wednesday and Sunday.
Outbound services on a Wednesday will leave Newcastle Airport at 1.35pm before arriving in Morocco at 6.35pm.
The return flights will then leave Marrakesh at 7pm, landing back in the UK at 10pm.
Flight times for Sunday services are a little different, with outbound flights from the UK departing at 7am.
Sunday return flights will then leave Morocco at 12.25pm, arriving back in the UK four hours later at 3.25pm.
The Marrakesh route will mark the airline’s 19th destination from Newcastle Airport.
Tickets are already on sale, with one-way fares starting from £59.99 per person.
Temperatures in Morocco have been known to reach 35C in October – although temperatures are likely to be somewhere between 24C and 30C.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development, said: “I am delighted to see further investment from Ryanair with the addition of new flights to Marrakesh from Newcastle Airport.
“Marrakesh has fast become one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers who are attracted to the city’s stunning ancient architecture, bustling souk markets and amazing cuisine.
“This investment underlines Ryanair’s confidence in our airport and their commitment to providing even more choice for passengers.”
As Brits prepare to head into the summer holiday season, the budget airline has just launched a range of brand-new cocktails to serve onboard.
The new cocktails start from €9.50 (£8) per drink, with seven different options to choose from.
Drinks like the Dublin Lemonade (Jameson Irish Whiskey, Sprite Zero and sparkling water), the Fruit Snack, (Bombay Sapphire Gin, Sprite Zero and Capri-sun), the Rose Spritz (rose wine and Sprite Zero) and the Tropical Spritz (Bacardi Rum and Fanta Orange) cost €9.50 (£8).
While the other three cocktails (The Flying Iced Tea, the Tennessee Surfer and the French 75) cost €14 (£11.85) a pop.
Earlier this month, I opted to fly with the airline just so I could try one of their new cocktails – here’s my review.
Meanwhile, we’ve revealed how you can book the best seats on a Ryanair flight.
Ryanair isn’t the only airline launching a new route from the UK, with Norse Atlantic Airways also announcing the launch of a new service.
OTHER NEW ROUTES
Earlier this year, the budget airline revealed that it would be launching a new route from London Gatwick to Las Vegas.
The route will be launching from September 12, with one-way fares starting from as little as £163, while return fares will start from just £399 in economy.
Other Norse flights from the UK include:
- London Gatwick to Barbados
- London Gatwick to to Los Angeles
- London Gatwick to to Miami
- London Gatwick to Orlando
- London Gatwick to Washington.
And Sun reporter Amanda Devlin recently tried out Norse Atlantic Airways – here’s her review.
Other new flight routes launching from the UK
There are plenty of other new routes launching from the UK to destinations Brits might not have considered travelling to before.
Sun Online Travel’s Sophie recently reviewed the business class on the best airline in the world.
Meanwhile, Deputy Travel Editor, Kara Godfrey recently tried the world’s best plane food that was even better than some meals on the ground.