Published: Wed 24 Apr 2024 at 13:40
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks’ new programme of flights and city breaks to Bergen comes into operation from tomorrow morning (Thursday 25th April), when their inaugural flights to the Norwegian city depart from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport.
The busy flights mark the first time that Jet2 has operated to Bergen in over 15 years, and it means that the airline and city break specialist is giving customers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Norway’s famous Fjords.
Over the next few weeks, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will be expanding their programme to Bergen even further, when their new flights and city breaks start operating in May from Leeds Bradford Airport and Birmingham Airport.
The new programme of flights and city breaks to Norway for Spring 24 has been launched in response to increasing demand from customers who are looking for more discovery-based experience holidays.
Customers can choose from a flight-only option with Jet2.com or a package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks. Package holidays to Bergen are part of a growing product range called ‘Discover More’ that have been designed to cater to holidaymakers’ sense of adventure, which includes non-family bookings, couples and solo travellers.
As well as giving customers easy access to stunning Fjords such as Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, the city of Bergen itself boasts a backdrop of spectacular mountains which are wrapped around a picturesque harbour lined with a variety of fashionable restaurants and bars. This historic harbour district, Bryggen, is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List and provides visitors with one of the world's most significant examples of the history and culture of a particular medieval settlement.
Discover More is a collection of experience-based city breaks and holidays that have been designed to appeal to those with a sense of adventure, whether that involves ticking off historic sights, delving into local cultures, or soaking up knockout scenery. As well as Bergen, the Discover More range currently includes Turkey, Iceland, Christmas Markets and Croatian cruises in addition to a number of famous city break destinations.
Discover More packages to Bergen include flights with Jet2.com, including 22kg hold luggage, as well as 3, 4 and 4+-star accommodation and ATOL protection all for a low £60 per person deposit. Packages also include a full-day tour that features a boat trip along the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord from Flam to Gudvangen, as well as a spectacular mountain railway journey to Myrdal.
The full programme for Spring 24 to Bergen is as follows:
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to see our new programme of flights and city breaks to Bergen start operating from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport. We also look forward to seeing our first flights depart from Leeds Bradford Airport and Birmingham Airport in the coming weeks. The addition of flights and packages to this jaw-dropping destination for Spring 24 gives customers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the beauty of the Fjords. Bergen is a stunning and vibrant city with something around every corner, and we expect this new programme to be extremely popular.”
Espen Willassen Hoel, Route Development Director of Avinor Airports of Norway, said: “We are very excited to see Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks expand their presence in Bergen for Spring 2024. This will allow even more visitors to experience and explore the beautiful landscapes and historic cities in the western part of Norway, including our world-famous fjords. Visiting Bergen and the Fjords in the Spring is a majestic bucket-list experience, and we look forward to welcoming Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks’ customers to our home.”
Stein Ove Rolland, CEO of Fjord Norway, said: “We are experiencing a steadily increasing interest among Brits who seek to experience the iconic Norwegian fjord landscape. With refreshing nature experiences and strong contrasts, and a region rich in culture, history and cities with small town charm, Fjord Norway has become an attractive destination for British people. Jet2 has now made it very easy to travel directly to Bergen, right in the heart of the Norwegian fjords.”
