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Jet2 announces winter flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to see the Northern Lights in Iceland

Jet2 have announced their Iceland programme for Winter 23/24, with an expanded and more flexible range of flight departures operating from Leeds Bradford Airport .

Yorkshire’s leading airline and largest operator of city breaks to Europe will operate twice weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday) to Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik during key times in Winter 23/24, meaning thousands of seats are on sale to this incredibly popular destination.

Services will operate from September 27 to November 2, and from March 27 to April 21 - during the best times to see the Northern Lights and experience the natural winter wonders of Iceland.

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The programme also means that customers across Yorkshire have fantastic choice when it comes to the duration of their holiday – whether it is a three, four or seven-night stay or longer. Jet2.com will be the only airline to operate to Iceland from Leeds Bradford Airport in Winter 23/24 , making it an extremely popular route.

Announcing the programme today comes in response to the number of customers who book early when it comes to choosing a flight or city break to Iceland . With Jet2.com and Jet2holidays pledging not to introduce any surcharges, this means customers can book their flight or city break, knowing that they have locked the price in.

Iceland has continued to experience strong demand thanks to its abundance of natural wonders, with early and late Winter proving to be particularly popular. Whether it is the cityscape of Reykjavik, the spectacular Northern Lights, or the stunning Golden Circle and its geothermal lagoons, spas and waterfalls, Iceland offers an incredible variety of things for customers to experience and see, which is why Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have expanded their programme for Winter 23/24.

Customers can pick from flight-only or package holiday options, with package options with Jet2CityBreaks available for a low £60 per person deposit. Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include a guided Northern Lights Tour, flights with Jet2.com, including 22kg hold luggage and transfers to and from the airport, as well as a choice of 3 and 4-star hotels in central Reykjavik which provide the perfect base from which to explore and experience authentic Icelandic cuisine. In addition, a choice of excursions are also available to purchase including those to the South Shore , Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon .

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Our programme of flights and city breaks to Iceland continue to be hugely popular, as more customers than ever look to enjoy the stunning natural wonders. On the back of such strong demand, as well as the number of customers looking to lock their break in early, we are expanding our Iceland programme from Leeds Bradford Airport and offering a more flexible range of flight departures in Winter 23/24. This programme gives customers and independent travel agents incredible choice and flexibility, and we know it will be as popular as previous Iceland programmes.”

He added: “With its huge variety of activities and places to visit such as geothermal spas, geysers, natural parks, the incredible Auroa Borealis or the world’s northernmost capital Reykjavik, Iceland offers a truly memorable and unique holiday experience. Iceland’s appeal, coupled with our VIP customer experience and award-winning benefits, means we are confident of a very successful Winter 23/24 programme.”

Gretar Gardarsson, Director of Airline Relations and Route Development at Keflavik Airport, said: ”We at Keflavik Airport are very pleased to hear of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks plans for the 2023/2024 winter. We are also delighted to hear of continued high demand for exciting trips to Iceland. Keflavik Airport looks forward to working with Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks to expand our valued partnership for years to come.”

Nicola McMullen, Aviation Director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “There has been huge demand for an extended number of flights to Iceland and we are delighted to facilitate them from Leeds Bradford Airport with Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks . Home of the Aura Borealis and many other fantastic attractions, Iceland has a lot to offer visitors. We look forward to welcoming more of Yorkshire’s adventurous travellers through the doors at Leeds Bradford Airport.”

For further information visit the Jet2Holidays website.

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