Festive trups to Bratislava and Malmo are now available thanks to Jet2CityBreakas, who have announced the launch of flights from Newcastle Airport.

Jet2CityBreaks has announced the launch of two brand-new Christmas Market destinations for Winter 24/25 from Newcastle Airport, with festive breaks to Bratislava and Malmo available to book now.

The UK’s leading operator of European city breaks has responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers looking to enjoy a festive getaway this winter, by expanding its network with the launch of Jet2CityBreak packages to Bratislava and Malmo.

The addition of these two new destinations gives customers and independent travel agents even more choice and flexibility for Winter 24/25, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a winter break to two new countries in the Jet2 network - Sweden and Slovakia.

Festive breaks have gone on sale with Jet2CityBreaks to Bratislava from Newcastle International Airport from 21st November to 22nd December 2024.

Flights will operate to Vienna Airport, with twice weekly services (Thursday and Sunday) available during this time. After flying into Vienna Airport and taking a quick hop over the border, customers will have the bright lights of Bratislava to explore as they wish.

Customers travelling to Bratislava via Vienna Airport with Jet2CityBreaks will be able to choose from a selection of 4-star hotels located in the heart of the city.

Considered a hidden gem, Bratislava is nestled along the Danube River, bordered by Austria and Hungary, and offers scenic landscapes, culture and history and traditional cuisine.

It is the ideal choice for those who want the buzz of a capital city, and when it comes to culture and sightseeing, Bratislava packs a real punch, with museums, castles, theatres and more to uncover. Magical markets come to town over the Christmas period too, so holidaymakers can get their festive fix and then some. ​

The second new destination to go on sale today with Jet2CityBreaks from Newcastle Airport is Malmo, meaning Christmas market breaks are available to book now from 29th November to 23rd December 2024.

Customers booking a Christmas market trip to Malmo from Newcastle Airport will fly into Copenhagen Airport.

From there, they will take the direct train over the Oresund Bridge that links Denmark and Sweden, before arriving in Malmo. Two weekly services (Monday and Friday) will operate from Newcastle Airport to Copenhagen Airport this winter.

A range of hotels, available to book now with Jet2CityBreaks, give customers the opportunity to enjoy an authentic festive experience over the Christmas season in the Swedish city.

Customers can look forward to a Christmas extravaganza in Malmo as the city’s streets are lit up with twinkling lights and draped in traditional decorations. Wooden market stalls sell everyone’s favourite seasonal treats, as well as local Swedish delicacies like warming glogg and saffron buns. After exploring Malmo’s famous Christmas Markets, holidaymakers can enjoy a spot of ice skating or a horse-drawn carriage ride.

Today’s announcement means that holidaymakers in the North East have even more choice and flexibility when it comes to booking a Christmas market trip with Jet2CityBreaks this winter.

In total, nine Christmas market favourites (Berlin, Budapest, Bratislava, Cologne, Copenhagen, Vienna, Krakow, Malmo and Prague) are on sale from Newcastle International Airport for Winter 24/25.

Christmas market packages with Jet2CityBreaks wrap it all up in one, with a great choice of accommodation, friendly flight times with Jet2.com, ATOL Protection, free 10kg hand luggage and free 22kg hold baggage.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Christmas market breaks are continuing to grow in popularity, so we are delighted to announce the launch of two new festive destinations with Jet2CityBreaks for Winter 24/25 from Newcastle International Airport. Bratislava and Malmo are fantastic festive destinations, and we are expecting these new holidays to be popular with both customers and independent travel agents.  

“We are always listening and reacting to feedback from holidaymakers, and this latest expansion of our Christmas markets programme from Newcastle International Airport for this winter is just another example of that.

"With the addition of Malmo and Bratislava, along with our existing festive destinations already on sale for Winter 24/25 from Newcastle International Airport, customers are spoiled for choice when it comes to experiencing a European Christmas market this winter.”

Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted to see further investment from Jet2CityBreaks with the addition of two new Christmas market destinations, Bratislava and Malmo, from Newcastle Airport for winter 24/25. 

“From dazzling festive light displays to beautifully decorated stalls selling handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats, these festive markets offer a truly magical experience for everyone. This adds to the fantastic range of destinations customers can visit with the airline this winter, including Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Copenhagen, Vienna, Krakow and Prague.”