easyJet flights to City of Derry take off from Birmingham
easyJet, has today launched its first flight on a new domestic route from Birmingham to Derry in Northern Ireland.
The new twice-weekly service took off today and will operate every Monday and Friday, perfect for a long weekend.
easyJet is the only carrier directly connecting Birmingham and City of Derry, provide customers in The Midlands with even more convenient connections across the UK.
City of Derry lies on the west bank of the River Foyle and is home to Northern Ireland's only completely intact historic Walled City.
It offers a vibrant food scene, and award-winning museums aplenty as well as a great gateway to discover where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route, not to mention the setting of iconic series Derry Girls.
Seats are now on sale at easyJet.com and via the app from £27.99*.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
“We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of our new service from Birmingham to City of Derry Airport today, providing even more choice for our business and leisure customers alike.
“We are proud to offeri great value fares and convenient connections for our customers, as well as for those across the UK looking to explore the fantastic experiences Northern Ireland has to offer.”
Al Titterington, Terminal Operations Director of Birmingham Airport, said:
“We’re delighted to see easyJet’s inaugural flight to the City of Derry take off from Birmingham Airport today. Since easyJet established a base from BHX last year, we have been pleased to see its consistent investment and destination expansion providing our passengers with even more choice for travel. From ancient ruins to vibrant street art, there is so much to see and do in the historic City of Derry and we’re confident that this route will prove popular with our customers.”
For more information on easyJet’s network from Birmingham and to book, visit easyJet.com.