A packed winter schedule of flights to Christmas market destinations has been launched from the North East - with a brand new location thrown into the mix.
Airline Jet2 has released details of their "biggest-ever" Christmas Markets programme from Newcastle International Airport, offering customers and independent travel agents the choice of eight festive favourites for Winter 25/26.
This includes a brand new "mini series" of flights to Gdansk, in Poland, alongside returning destinations.
Trips to eight Christmas market destinations - Gdansk, Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Copenhagen, Vienna, Krakow and Prague - will go on sale.
All destinations will be served by the airline and city break specialist from November to December 2025.
Full details for each location are:
- Gdansk: mini-series of flights and breaks to Gdansk with up to twice-weekly services (Thursday and Sunday) from 27th November to 21st December 2025.
- Berlin: Mini-series of flights and breaks to Berlin with up to twice weekly services (Thursday and Sunday) from 20th November to 14th December 2025.
- Budapest: mini-series of flights and breaks to Budapest, thanks to Thursday and Sunday services operating from 27th November to 21st December 2025.
- Cologne: Mini-series of flights and breaks to Cologne with up to twice weekly services (Monday and Friday) from 28th November to 22nd December 2025.
- Copenhagen: Mini-series of flights and breaks to Copenhagen also available with two weekly services (Monday and Friday) from 28th November to 22nd December 2025.
- Vienna: A mini-series of flights and breaks to Vienna means up to two weekly services (Thursday and Sunday) from 20th November to 21st December 2025.
- Poland & Czech Republic: Opportunity for customers to visit the Christmas markets in Krakow and Prague with two weekly scheduled services (Monday and Friday) available to these European Christmas market destinations for Winter 25/26.
Customers booking a Christmas Markets getaway can choose from a flight-only option with Jet2.com or an ATOL protected package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks available for a £60 per person deposit.
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Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include flights with Jet2.com including 22kg hold luggage and 10kg cabin luggage, as well as a choice of 2-5 star hotels in central locations.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are expanding their Christmas markets programme from Newcastle Airport for Winter 25/26, including up to twice-weekly services to Gdansk.”
He added: “This investment is testament to our strong partnership with Jet2.com and reflects the growing demand from our customers to visit Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. From dazzling light shows and ice rinks to delicious festive treats and beautifully decorated stalls, these destinations offer a truly magical experience for everyone.”
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