British Airways announces winter flights to Tromsø, Norway
British Airways will launch its first ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, this winter. Working from 1 December 2024, Tromsø will turn into the airline’s most northernly vacation spot globally and is out there for purchasers to ebook now.
The Norwegian metropolis is called being probably the greatest locations on the earth to see the aurora borealis, due to its central place within the northern lights’ oval. With common winter temperatures starting from 0°C to -5°C, the vacation spot’s plentiful snowfall additionally lends itself to winter actions together with snowboarding, mountaineering and whale watching.
This winter wonderland, which is within the Arctic Circle, can also be a preferred vacation spot for many who take pleasure in exploring Christmas markets. The town’s most picturesque market and its Christmas tree is situated in the primary sq., Stortorget.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Technique Officer, mentioned: “Those that missed the northern lights within the UK needn’t fear! We’re excited to welcome Tromsø to our route community – it’s a rising winter leisure market due to its abundance of cold-weather actions and we’ll be the one premium service working there from the UK. We’ve optimised the schedule for three- and four-night journeys, which we all know are good for a vacation spot like this.”
Clients searching for vacation packages can take pleasure in a wide array from British Airways Holidays, which embody deposits from simply £60pp, versatile fee choices, ATOL safety, a 24-hour helpline and 23kg baggage allowance as commonplace. For instance:
British Airways Holidays presents three nights on a room-only foundation on the Consolation Lodge Xpress Tromso from £379pp, travelling in January 2025. Contains economic system (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow and one checked bag at 23kg per individual. Guide by 31 Might 2024.
Return flights can be found now from £153 and can run twice per week till 27 March 2025. Clients can take snowboarding or snowboarding tools as a part of their checked baggage as long as the bag is inside 190 x 75 x 65cm.