Tour operator TUI has announced direct flights from Belfast to Florida.
It will run four departures to the destination in June and July 2023 with its own Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The non-stop route from Belfast International Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport will operate on June 22 and 29, and July 6 and 13 - offering fourteen-night holidays.
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Orlando is one of Florida’s biggest cities and is known as the theme park capital of the world.
With TUI, Northern Ireland holidaymakers will have a choice of over 80 hotels for their stay in Florida ranging from Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, International Drive as well as Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and the beach resort of Cocoa Beach in the heart of Space Coast.
Craig Morgan, Head of Ireland for TUI, said: “We are very excited to welcome Florida into our Summer 23 programme from Belfast International on our own Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
"The appetite for travel is stronger than ever and customers who may not have travelled abroad at all, or as much as they would’ve liked over the last two years, are now planning well ahead into next year and choosing holidays that provide lifelong family memories and satisfy bucket list dreams.
"This non-stop flight from Belfast to Melbourne Orlando provides the perfect opportunity to explore the sunshine state next summer.”
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Uel Hoey from Belfast International Airport added: “The expansion of TUI destinations to include Florida from Belfast International is a welcome addition for holidaymakers across Northern Ireland. The addition of a transatlantic route to Florida boosts our connectivity to one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the world.
"This enables us to offer more choice and convenience for passengers with non-stop flights from their local airport. We know that people are excited to travel again, and we are delighted to be the first part of their holiday experience before they reach Florida.”
Adult prices at the Rosen Inn, Lake Buena Vista on a room only basis for 14 nights from £1519 per person while child prices are from £769. Booking deposit is from £125 per person.
TUI has also announced that it will offer holiday packages to Cancun in Mexico weekly for 7 weeks direct from Dublin airport next June and July.
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