Fancy a flight to Iceland? Jet2 announces services and holiday packages for North East tourists

Jet2.com has confirmed it will be expanding its “once-in-a-lifetime” trips to Iceland from Newcastle International Airport.
Jet2.com has confirmed 10 dates for lights between Newcastle International Airport and Iceland.Jet2.com has confirmed 10 dates for lights between Newcastle International Airport and Iceland.
Jet2.com has confirmed 10 dates for lights between Newcastle International Airport and Iceland.

The airline and Jet2CityBreaks has announced 10 chances for tourists to experience the destination and the chance to see the spectacular natural phenomenon as it adds a further three services for later in 2020 and early 2021, compared to winter 2019/2020.

Customers in the North East can choose from a choice of 10 “once-in-a-lifetime trips” between October and November 2020 or February and April 2021, the best times of the year to see the Northern Lights.

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The firm says the programme of dedicated trips gives holidaymakers in the region great choice and flexibility for those wanting to experience everything the Nordic island has to offer.

The services will go between Newcastle International Airport and Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik.The services will go between Newcastle International Airport and Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik.
The services will go between Newcastle International Airport and Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik.

Whether it is the cityscape of Reykjavik, the spectacular Northern Lights, or the stunning Golden Circle and its geothermal lagoons, spas and waterfalls, the company says Iceland provides an incredible variety of things for customers to experience and see.

People can pick from flight-only or package holiday options, with package options with Jet2CityBreaks available for a low £60 per person deposit.

Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include a guided Northern Lights Tour, flights with Jet2.com including 22kg hold luggage, transfers to and from the airport, as well as a choice of three and four-star hotels in central Reykjavik which provide the perfect base from which to explore and experience authentic Icelandic cuisine.

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In addition, excursions to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are also available to buy.

Visitors to Iceland will get the chance to see the Northern Lights.Visitors to Iceland will get the chance to see the Northern Lights.
Visitors to Iceland will get the chance to see the Northern Lights.

All flights to Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik will be operated by Jet2.com on Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and the full programme from Newcastle Airport is as follows:

*4-night weekend trip from October 22 to 26 2020

*3-night midweek trip from October 26 to 29 2020

*4-night weekend trip from November 12 to 16 2020

*3-night midweek trip from November 16 to 19 2020

*4-night weekend trip from February 11 to 15 2021

*3-night midweek trip from February 15 to 18 2021

*4-night weekend trip from February 25 to March 1 2021

*3-night midweek trip from March 15 to 18 2021

*4-night weekend trip from April 1 to 5 2021

*3-night midweek trip April 5 to 8 2021.

Steve Heapy, chief executive officer of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Following the enormous popularity of our services to Iceland, we are delighted to be offering a greatly expanded programme for Winter 20/21.

“Iceland is a destination that is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to its huge variety of choice for travellers and we are delighted to be offering customers in the North East even more unforgettable trips for Winter 20/21.

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“Whether it is geothermal spas, geysers, natural parks, the incredible Auroa Borealis or the world’s northernmost capital Reykjavik, this small North Atlantic island is truly unique.

“The beauty of Iceland, coupled with Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks’ award-winning benefits, means we are confident that these new trips will be very popular with customers in the North East.”

For further information and to book, visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2CityBreaks.com.