easyJet announces new Manchester to Turkey route with fares from £52

easyJet is launching a new route to Turkey from Manchester Airport this summer with fares available from £51.99. The airline will operate flights to Istanbul from June, adding to the existing popular services from Manchester to Antalya and Dalaman.

The first flight will take off from June 9 and will operate twice a week throughout the year. Seats are now available to book on the easyJet website and via the mobile app.

As well as the new route, holidaymakers will benefit from new package holidays available with easyJet holidays. Travellers can choose from 13 hotels offered by the tour operator in Istanbul, with city break packages starting from £437 per person which includes hotel, flights and 23kg of luggage.

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Istanbul is famously known as the city where East meets West. It’s a place rich in history and culture with world-famous landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager said: “We are delighted to be adding the brand new destination of Istanbul to easyJet’s network. The new route from our Manchester base to this iconic city further expands the choice we can offer our customers from the North-West for both flights and package holidays, and promises to offer travellers a vibrant and culturally rich destination to explore, as well as providing greater connectivity to the city to support inbound tourism and business travel alike.

“While this region has thankfully not been affected by the recent tragic earthquakes, we continue to collect donations onboard our flights for UNICEF’s emergency appeal. We would like to thank all of our customers who have already donated for their kindness and generosity in raising over £400,000, which will help UNICEF and their volunteers to continue providing a vital lifeline in the region for the children and families who have been affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.”

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