A TURKISH airline has started twice weekly flights to the popular holiday destinations of Antalya and Dalaman from the North East’s largest airport.
Corendon Airlines is offering up to 36 flights a week to the resorts Turkey from Newcastle with fares from under £40, excluding taxes and surcharges.
Chris Ion, aviation development manager at Newcastle International Airport, said: “Turkey is a fantastic option for North East passengers looking for an affordable holiday this year.
“The country offers something for everyone, from historic ruins to bustling cities and all-inclusive beach resorts that are excellent value for money.
“We are delighted to welcome Corendon Airlines to the North East ahead of what is expected to be a very busy summer season.
“The addition of this award-winning, low-cost airline brings extra capacity and even more choice for our passengers looking for low-cost flights Turkey.”
Corendon Airlines has been in operation across Europe since 2004 and carried six million passengers on flights to 145 airports in 2019.
The airline will operate with more than 50 aircraft and fly ten million passengers in 2022.
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Mine Aslan, commercial director at Corendon Airlines, said: “We are excited to start our Newcastle operations offering flights to Antalya and Dalaman, the most popular holiday spots in Turkey.
“As a new airline in Newcastle International Airport, we believe that our flights will be a good option for British holidaymakers.
“While hoping that our operations from Newcastle will be a success, we are planning to expand our flight schedule throughout the winter season.”
Flights to Antalya and Dalaman for this summer are on sale now at corendonairlines.com or with high street or online travel agents.
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