EasyJet has announced a new route from Belfast to Hurghada in Egypt. The new route will operate once a week throughout the year. Flights to Egypt’s scuba diving hotspot Hurghada will launch from Belfast International on the 31st of October with weekly departures on Tuesdays throughout the year. easyJet is the number one carrier from the UK to both Egypt and North Africa, which continue to prove popular with UK holidaymakers for guaranteed winter sun, vast sandy beaches, and world-renowned coral reefs.
In May the airline announced it would be launching nine new routes this winter including the only route from the UK to Akuyeri in Iceland and with eight additional new routes on sale from today from the UK, customers have even more choices when looking to book their next winter getaway, whether they’re hitting the slopes, browsing Europe’s best Christmas markets, planning a magical family holiday or chasing the winter sun. Flights on the new route for this winter are now available to book online. easyJet is the largest airline in Northern Ireland. Since launching operations nearly 25 years ago the airline has flown over 70 million customers and now offers over 40 routes to destinations across the UK, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Commenting on the new route, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, Ali Gayward said, “We’re delighted to announce this new route from Belfast International Airport to Hurghada in Egypt, providing evening more choice for our customers this winter whether they’re looking for a Christmas getaway, or chasing the winter sun and we can’t wait to welcome more customers on board.”
Also commenting was the Managing Director at Belfast International, Graham Keddie said, “Egypt has long been a requested destination by our passengers and the beautiful resort of Hurghada will open up the stunning Red Sea Coast of Egypt for local travellers. We are delighted that easyJet are again expanding their offering from Belfast International Airport coming on the back of new routes to Antalya and Rhodes and thus providing further choice and flexibility for holidaymakers”
