Easyjet have made holiday plans easier for travellers in the north east, as the low-cost airline has launched 11 new flights from Newcastle Airport.
Now available to book for summer 2026, the budget carrier has expanded their offering from Newcastle, which was recently named one of the best in Europe.
Alongside the current eight routes already on offer, new destinations are:
- Malta
- Rhodes, Greece
- Corfu, Greece
- Faro, Portugal
- Reus, Spain
- Tunisia
- Sharm el Sheik, Egypt
- Dalaman, Turkey
- Antalya, Turkey
- Prague, Czechia
- Nice, France
The flights are also available as part of package holiday deals, which can be booked from now, for travel up until October 2026.
Meanwhile, Easyjet say that flights across the new routes will be on sale on ‘in the coming months’.
Currently, travellers hoping to fly out of Newcastle have to make a stop on their journey to the above destinations, often in Belfast or Bristol. This inevitably makes the journey longer. The Easyjet website currently shows a flight from Newcastle to Faro (which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes direct from the UK) taking a whopping 7 hours and 30 minutes.
When it comes to package holidays, there are some great deals to be had.
For example, holiday makers can stay for seven nights at the 3* Best Mediterraneo in Reus on a half board basis for £513 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Newcastle International on September 26 2026.
Or, for a city break, there’s three nights at the 4* Ariston and Ariston Patio Hotel in Prague on a bed and breakfast basis for £324 per person including flights from Newcastle International on September 24 2026.
Visit the ‘Santorini of Tunisia’
If Easyjet’s new offerings have inspired you to book a trip, why not follow in the footsteps of Metro’s Gergana Krasteva and explore Tunisia – one of Easyjet’s new destinations from Newcastle.
Away from the main cities, the country has quaint seaside towns worth a visit. For example, postcard-perfect Sidi Bou Said is perched high above the Mediterranean, and is just 30 minutes from central Tunis.
Gergana says: Whitewashed buildings shimmer in the 25°C sun, their bright blue shutters mimicking the colours of the sea.
It is those characteristics that often bring comparisons to the Greek island of Santorini. Sidi Bou Said has a similar dreamlike feel – though without the invasive crowds and a distinct North African soul.
My friend and guide, Hedi, tells me that the town is a ‘true source of pride’ for Tunisians, adding: ‘It is always one of the first places I take my foreign friends, as it beautifully showcases the rich culture Tunisia has to offer. I am truly attached to Sidi Bou Said – I often go simply to take in the breathtaking views.’
Before taking on the cobbled streets, we stop for sustenance. The Tunisian Assida Zgougou, a delicious custard-type dessert made out of Aleppo pine powder and topped with crushed pistachios, does the job.
We also grab a refreshing cold brew from the trendy branch of Ben Rahim Coffee.
The stroll through Sidi Bou Said reveals something charming at every turn – tiny shops spilling over with hand-crafted ceramics and jewellery.
Nomad is one of several art galleries worth checking out, showcasing traditional and also more modern pieces that honour Tunisia’s rich history.
As we descend the main hill, a crowd has gathered at a lookout point at the end of the path. From here, the view is nothing short of cinematic – the sun bouncing off the golden sands below and the waves of the sea crashing in the shoreline.
Alternative Europe
Here at Metro, we love bringing our readers unusual and hidden-gem alternatives to more popular European city breaks.
For those who love Paris, why not try Tromsø, often dubbed ‘Paris of the North’. Don’t be fooled by its extreme location — the largest city in northern Norway is surprisingly refined, with plenty to see beyond the Northern Lights.
If you enjoy holidaying in Portugal, but want to venture beyond Lisbon and Porto, head to Bragga, the lesser-visited ‘Rome of Portugal’, which was once a mainstay of the Roman empire. From ornate architecture to ancient buildings and a thriving culinary scene, the city has everything that Rome does, without the crowds.
And if it’s a historical break you’re after, Europe’s oldest city is in Bulgaria, and dates back to a staggering 6,000 BC.
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