Jet2.com launches new ski route from Manchester Airport to Lyon

Jet2.com is expanding its 2015/16 ski programme at Manchester Airport with the launch today of brand new destination, Lyon.

Weekly Saturday flights to this popular ski gateway will operate from 19th December 2015 until 09th April 2016, meaning eager skiers can jetaway to the slopes during peak holiday times including Christmas, February half term and Easter!

The addition of Lyon from Manchester Airport brings Jet2.com’s ski programme from the North West to seven snowy destinations in total, adding to the already popular routes of Andorra (Barcelona), Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg and Turin.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com said: “We’re thrilled to be launching Lyon from Manchester Airport. It’s a brand new ski destination for us and is a great addition to our already successful winter programme, giving local customers even more choice.

“Lyon is the gateway to over 170 picturesque ski resorts across France, Switzerland and northern Italy, offering some of Europe’s best snow-capped mountains and lively après ski. Combined with our friendly flight times, meaning skiers can really maximise their time on the slopes, we’re confident it will prove really popular.”

Flights to Lyon start from £43 one way, including taxes. Visit jet2.com/ski for more information.