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18.03.2024 - 10:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester Airport has confirmed that Jet2 will launch a new service this Christmas to Gdansk. The airline will operate two weekly services from Manchester to the Polish city, from November 29 to December 23.
The flights will run Mondays and Fridays, making it ideal for those planning a Christmas market city break during the festive season. Passengers can book flights only with Jet2.com or a city break deal with Jet2CityBreaks.
Gdansk is home to one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. From November the Targ Węglowy area transforms into a winter wonderland with fairy tale illuminations, fairground attractions, a food zone, handmade gifts and local delicacies, and live artistic events.
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It’s not surprising then that it was voted the 2nd best Christmas Market destination in EUROPE. But there’s even more to see there, including the Museum of the Second World War, Gdansk Old Town, and the Dlugi Targ (Long Market), and the city’s waterfront location and extensive history means there is plenty to see and do.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “There is a huge amount of demand for Christmas Market breaks from customers and independent travel agents, so we are delighted to announce the launch of Christmas Market flights and trips to Gdansk for Winter 24/25 for the first time. Gdansk is a fantastic Christmas Market destination, and we are expecting these new flights and city breaks to be extremely popular.
“This latest announcement for our Winter 24/25 Christmas Markets programme follows the recent news that we have put seven new Christmas Market routes on sale and added extra capacity to other
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