easyJet launches new route from Newcastle to Murcia

easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has launched a new service from Newcastle to Murcia. The new three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday) service will provide the north east's travellers with some of the most beautiful beaches along the Spanish coastline.

Murcia is easyJet’s 17th destination from Newcastle and with prices from £46.98 return (including taxes) makes a summer break to the sun in 2008 affordable for the whole family. easyJet’s low-fares and direct flights enables travellers to experience the city’s beautiful 18th century architecture or feel the golden sand between their toes, all within a few hours of leaving the UK. easyJet expects to carry 41,000 passengers on this new route in the first 12 months of operation.

Destination information

Murcia is nestled between Alicante and Almeria on the Costa Calida, with over 100 miles of golden coastline heading out into the warm Mediterranean Sea. This magnificent city is filled with 18th century architecture, including its breathtaking cathedral located at the Plaza del Cardinal Belluga. The Murcia province is famed for its mild climate, diversified ecological landscape and love of sport and good food, making it an ideal getaway for those in search of relaxation.

Carly Brear, easyJet’s UK Commercial Manager, said:

“Murcia is already a popular destination from other easyJet bases in the UK and now travellers from the north east can take advantage of one of the most popular destinations on the east coast of Spain. Forward bookings for the route have been very strong, which further proves the demand for direct low fare flights from Newcastle to the sun."