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EasyJet launching new Manchester route to Akureyri, North Iceland
EasyJet is adding a second route from the UK to Akureyri in North Iceland.
Twice-weekly Akureyri flights will launch from Manchester from November 12, 2024.
The announcement follows the success of the existing London Gatwick to Akureyri flights launched last winter.
The Gatwick route will also return for winter 2024/25.
Flights will operate on Saturdays and Tuesdays from both Manchester and London Gatwick airports.
Brits make up the highest number of visitors to North Iceland during the winter season.
In recent years, efforts have been made to establish direct international flights through Akureyri and Egilsstaðir as part of the Nature Direct project in cooperation with Visit Iceland, Isavia, Visit North Iceland and Austurbrú.
This collaboration and momentum have contributed to easyJet’s decision to now fly to Akureyri from two airports in the UK next winter.
Guests will touch down at the expanded Akureyri Airport, which is currently undergoing terminal expansion.
“EasyJet flights from London to Akureyri have been very successful, and soon after they started, we began working with our partners to secure flights to more destinations,” says Arnheiður Jóhannsdóttir, MD of North Iceland Marketing Office.
“It is gratifying that the decision to offer flights from Manchester was made immediately following a good first winter for easyJet here in North Iceland.”
EasyJet is the only airline offering a direct connection between the UK and Northern Iceland.
“We are delighted to launch a second route this winter,” says Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager.
“We are committed to supporting the development of tourism in Iceland.”
Chris Hagan, UK Representative for Visit North Iceland added: “The addition of twice weekly Manchester flights this coming winterwill allow both UK operators and agents to capitalise on the opportunity to showcase North Iceland.”
Prices start from £50.17 one-way including taxes
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