An airline provider has announced new flights and city breaks from Newcastle Airport for 2024.

Jet2 announced they will offer trips from Newcastle International Airport to Bergen – the first time they have operated to the area in over 15 years.

They have said the flights and city breaks will come into operation between April and May.

The airline has said it is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to experience Norway’s famous Fjords.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to see our new programme of flights and city breaks to Bergen start operating from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport.

“We also look forward to seeing our first flights depart from Leeds Bradford Airport and Birmingham Airport in the coming weeks.

“The addition of flights and packages to this jaw-dropping destination for Spring 24 gives customers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the beauty of the Fjords.

“Bergen is a stunning and vibrant city with something around every corner, and we expect this new programme to be extremely popular.”

Flights will also take place from Leeds Bradford Airport, Manchester, and Birmingham Airport.

The operator said the new programme of flights and city breaks to Norway for Spring 24 has been launched in response to increasing demand from customers who are looking for more “discovery-based experience holidays.” 

The full programme for Spring 24 to Bergen is:

Newcastle International Airport

Two breaks in total

One four-night long-weekend break departing on Thursday 25th April 2024 or 1 x three-night midweek break departing on Monday 29th April 2024.

Manchester Airport

Seven breaks in total

Four four-night long-weekend breaks, departing on Thursday 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May or 16th May 2024

Three three-night midweek breaks departing on Monday 29th April, 6th May or 13th May 2024.

Birmingham Airport

Two four-night long-weekend breaks, departing on Thursday 9th or 16th May 2024.

Leeds Bradford Airport

 Three breaks in total

1 x four-night long-weekend break departing on Thursday 2nd May 2024 or a choice of 2 x three-night midweek breaks departing on Monday 6th or 13th May 2024.

Espen Willassen Hoel, Route Development Director of Avinor Airports of Norway, said: “We are very excited to see Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks expand their presence in Bergen for Spring 2024.

"This will allow even more visitors to experience and explore the beautiful landscapes and historic cities in the western part of Norway, including our world-famous fjords.

"Visiting Bergen and the Fjords in the Spring is a majestic bucket-list experience, and we look forward to welcoming Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks’ customers to our home.”

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Stein Ove Rolland, CEO of Fjord Norway, said: “We are experiencing a steadily increasing interest among Brits who seek to experience the iconic Norwegian fjord landscape.

"With refreshing nature experiences and strong contrasts, and a region rich in culture, history and cities with small-town charm, Fjord Norway has become an attractive destination for British people.

"Jet2 has now made it very easy to travel directly to Bergen, right in the heart of the Norwegian fjords.”