A major airline has launched a new route from East Midlands Airport (EMA) for the summer holidays. Jet2 has waved off its first flight to Izmir, Turkey from the Castle Donnington-based airport on Tuesday, May 3.
The service will run weekly to the Turkish city up until November 1 and becomes the fourth destination in the country to be served by EMA and Jet2. Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman are already available.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We are delighted to see our first flight take off to Izmir from East Midlands Airport today. It is fantastic to be operating to this popular sunshine destination from East Midlands Airport, as we know that this new route will prove popular with customers and independent travel agents in the region.
"With 31 sun and city destinations on sale this summer from the base, we are pleased to be offering an unrivalled programme for Summer 22 and giving customers and independent travel agents huge choice when it comes to enjoying a holiday with our award-winning airline and tour operator.”
