Budget airline easyJet has announced the launch of five new year-round routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA).
The launch of these new routes to sunshine and city break destinations allows for a greater mix and better choice for passengers, something the public and airport operators have been asking for.
The news comes less than two weeks since the airline announced a new year-round route to Malta starting in December.
On sale from today (11th June), the new destinations on offer are; Berlin, Fuerteventura, Malta, Marrakesh, and Prague.
Two of the routes on offer will add a ray of winter sunshine to those seeking to get away from our rainy shores during the colder months. Malta, famed for its beautiful beaches with crystal clear seas is situated right in the heart of the Mediterranean. Whilst Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands provides visitors with over 150 km of white, sandy beaches and magnificent coastline to explore and is perfect for water sport enthusiasts.
To those wanting an exciting city break or simply for those travelling for business, Berlin and Prague will offer excitement, vibrant streets and relaxation. While Marrakech offers something unique and is sure to be popular with those seeking a culturally rich experience.
The new routes form part of the companies Winter 24/25 schedule from LJLA launching in October. The route schedule for the 5 new routes are as follows:
- Prague (x3 weekly – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays) from 28th October 2024.
- Marrakech (x2 weekly – Wednesdays & Sundays) from 13th November 2024.
- Malta (x2 weekly – Tuesdays & Saturdays) from 10th December 2024.
- Berlin (x2 weekly – Mondays & Fridays) from 14th February 2025.
- Fuerteventura (x1 weekly – Wednesdays) from 19th February 2025.
Dates, times and prices as well as other information can be found by booking directly with easyJet online here or via their mobile app. Prices start from as little as £26.99 with the airline also offering package deals as part of easyJet Holidays here.
The launch of these new routes were announced earlier with the airline offering their biggest winter schedule ever with 60 destinations launched across their entire route network.
easyJet will now have up to 31 destinations on offer across Europe and beyond from the Speke-based airport. easyJet fly 2 million passengers per year using 7-based aircraft at LJLA.
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
‘’We are delighted to be adding five new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this winter which will offer something for everyone from exotic winter sun to short city hops, we are providing more choice for customers from across the region who choose us for our unrivalled network, fantastic service and great value fares.
Paul Winfield, Aviation Director for LJLA commented:
‘’We are delighted to welcome 5 new routes this Winter with our largest airline partner, easyJet. Berlin, Prague and Marrakesh become new year-round routes from Liverpool, offering passengers from across the North West and North Wales the opportunity to explore these destinations with the added benefit of flying direct from Liverpool. We are also delighted to welcome routes to Malta and Fuerteventura with easyJet, where there is clear demand for more services from Liverpool.’’
Liam F - Journalist 