UK package holiday specialist Jet2holidays has announced the addition of Dubrovnik to its holiday destinations from the Newcastle airport. This is the first direct link to the Croatian coastal city from the UK northeast airport.
Holidays to Dubrovnik are available weekly on Saturdays from 9 June to 6 October 2012, and already available for booking to those planning to spend their summer break in Croatia next year. Jet2holidays packages to Dubrovnik start at £399 per person for seven nights self catering and include direct return flights with sister company Jet2.com.
Steve Heapy, Managing Director of Jet2holidays, commented: “With its famed sapphire waters, unspoilt charm and the fact it is great value compared to other Mediterranean resorts, Croatia is fast becoming a holiday favourite. Dubrovnik is one of our top destinations from our other bases, so we are delighted to offer North East customers the chance to experience the many delights it has to offer. With its beautiful beaches, romantic squares to enjoy a cosy meal and vibrant nightlife, it is a perfect getaway for families, couples and groups alike.
“The launch of Dubrovnik only weeks after celebrating our sixth anniversary at Newcastle Airport shows just how committed we are to further expanding our range of exciting routes available for North East passengers – giving them an unrivalled choice of great value holidays to some of the best destinations in Europe.”
Chris Sanders, aviation development director at Newcastle International, said: “We are delighted with Jet2.com’s announcement of a new route for summer 2012. Our customers can now fly to Dubrovnik directly from Newcastle for the first time on a scheduled service. We are certain this popular Croatian destination will prove a hit with North East holidaymakers, as well provide more choice. This development further demonstrates the strength of the company's continued growth from the region - our customers now have 23 city, sun and ski destinations to choose from with Jet2.com.”
All Jet2holidays customers enjoy Jet2.com’s friendly flight times, allocated seating and a generous 22kg baggage allowance. Flights to Dubrovnik start from £41.99 one way including taxes and the weekly Saturday afternoon service means passengers will arrived refreshed and ready to hit the beach.
Jet2holidays provides a comprehensive Croatian offering for holidaymakers wanting to soak up the dazzling coastline and immerse themselves in the magical medieval cities. With great value package deals to the popular resorts of Split and Dubrovnik, as well as fights to Pula, the historic port town, accessing the emerging gem of the Adriatic couldn’t be easier!
Meri Matesic, UK Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board, said: “As the Croatian National Tourist Board we are very happy that Jet2holidays is launching new holiday packages from Newcastle to Dubrovnik. We believe that, in the future, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will be important partners in increasing the UK market into Croatia.
“Dubrovnik is a favourite tourist destination because of the unique way in which it offers its riches of the past, together with all the amenities which a modern age traveller is looking for. Dubrovnik is the trademark of Croatian tourism and we look forward to welcoming Jet2holidays customers to this great city.”