For those near London hunting for less typical summer holidays, you can now fly direct to the likes of Cincinnati in Ohio, USA, Georgetown in Guyana, or Klagenfurt in Austria.
Bristolians can now hop over to classic beach destination Chania in Crete, which is due to be added to EasyJet’s roster in late June. While those in Glasgow can fly straight to Lisbon for a pastel de nata from June 3.
So whether you’re considering a fly and flop beach break or an adventure into a rainforest, there are plenty of new flight routes to choose from.
London Gatwick to Georgetown, Guyana
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This new route briefly touches down in St Lucia, but there’s no need to get off. There isn’t stacks to do in laidback Georgetown, but it's a brilliant base for exploring the hugely untouched rainforest inland as well as savannas, and coastal plains where you can spot everything from jaguars to leatherback turtles and anteaters.
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BA already flew to the Port of Spain, but now it does so without stopping. The capital city is a real mixture of industrial sprawls juxtaposed with grand colonial mansions, pretty parks and botanical gardens. What you’ll find here in abundance is lively restaurants, bars and markets. Although situated by the water, the nearest beach, Maracas, is 22 kilometres away, but its white stretch of sand flanked by palm trees is worth the journey.
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London Stansted to Bergen, Norway
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If you live in the East of England (south or midlands), this new direct flight to Norway’s second city from Stansted is helpful. The twice-weekly route has been launched by Norwegian airline Wideroe. Head to Bergen and set sail to see the surrounding majestic fjords, or stay on land to see Bryggen, the city’s old town and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Book flights with .London Luton to Amman, Jordan
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London Luton is upping its mid-haul flight offerings. It already flies to Tel Aviv (Israel), Hurghada (Egypt) and Kutaisi (Georgia), but it’s now adding Amman (Jordan) to its schedule. Amman has a thriving arts scene as well as souks, museums and coffee houses to visit. But it’s also just three hours from one of the new seven wonders of the world: the ancient city of Petra.
Book flights with .London Southend to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Southend airport is typically rated well by Which? readers - that was until it shut because of the impact of the pandemic. The good news is that it’s back open and EasyJet has revived its route to Amsterdam.
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London Heathrow to Cincinnati, USA
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This new direct flight is an excellent option if you’re keen to see the USA’s Midwest. Summer can be sticky in Cincinnati, but it’s a great time to go if you’re into sport - baseball season is in full swing. Plus, there are plenty of lakes and rivers to cool off in.
Book flights with .London Gatwick to Ancona, Italy
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This new route is the only direct flight to the city of Ancona from Gatwick. Ancona is a gritty port town in the Marche region of Italy. The region has 15 blue flag beaches (one just 15 minutes from Ancona) as well as wild mountain landscapes to explore.The area tends to be overlooked by tourists, meaning you can enjoy it without the huge crowds and high prices you’ll find elsewhere in Italy.
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London Gatwick to Calvi, Corsica, France
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Since there are no direct flights from the UK to Calvi, this new EasyJet flight is an excellent addition to the roster. Head to Calvi for a unique blend of French and Italian culture, to see its formidable citadel perched on the headland and relax on its four mile white sand beach.
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