BY TIM HEDGLEY, GROUP TRAVEL EDITOR

WITH Christmas less than two months away, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are helping holidaymakers get into the festive spirit with a fantastic selection of seven Christmas Market destinations, with their first flights due to take off in November.

The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest operator of European city breaks are operating scheduled services and dedicated once-in-a-lifetime trips to a magnificent seven winter wonderlands.

The programme of dedicated trips means customers can head to many of Europe’s best Christmas markets destinations, including Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Prague, Copenhagen and Vienna, with plenty of choice when it comes to enjoying a festive jaunt.

In addition to operating these dedicated trips, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are also operating a programme of scheduled flights and city breaks to Budapest, Prague and Krakow during the winter and in the countdown to Christmas.

Whether holidaymakers are looking for a long-weekend or mid-week stay, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are offering plenty of opportunity to marvel at the twinkle of a thousand lights and the joys of festive sights, as well as enjoying the scent of gingerbread delights – guaranteeing the perfect start to the Christmas countdown.

The full Christmas Markets programme from Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks is as follows:

• Berlin – mini-series of flights and breaks from Birmingham between 25^th November and 12^th December, Leeds Bradford between 24^th November and 11^thDecember and Newcastle between 24^th November and 11^th December with two weekly services operating from each base.

• Budapest – mini-series of flights and breaks with two weekly services operating from East Midlands between 25^th November and 12^th December and Newcastle between 24^th November and 11^th December. In addition, two weekly services will operate from Birmingham and Leeds Bradford and four weekly services from Manchester during the winter.
• Cologne – mini-series of flights and breaks operating from Leeds Bradford between 25^th November and 5^th December, Manchester between 25^th November and 19^th December and Newcastle between 5^th December and 12^th December with two weekly services from each base.
• Prague – mini-series of flights and breaks means two weekly services operating from Belfast International between 2^nd December and 19^th December and East Midlands between 1^st December and 18^th December. This is on top on four weekly services from Birmingham and Manchester and two weekly services from Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.
• Copenhagen – mini-series of flights and breaks means two weekly services operating from Newcastle between 25^th November and 12^th December.
• Vienna – mini-series of flights and breaks offers two weekly services operating from Birmingham between 25^th November and 19^th December, Leeds Bradford between 24^th November and 18^th December, Manchester between 25^th November and 19^th December and Newcastle between 24^th November and 18^thDecember.
• Krakow – two weekly services operating from Manchester and Newcastle between 28^th November and 26^th December.

When booking a Christmas Market trip, customers can choose from a flight-only option with Jet2.com or an ATOL protected package holiday with Jet2CityBreaksavailable for a low £60 per person deposit.

Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include flights with Jet2.com including 22kg hold luggage, as well as a choice of 2-5 star hotels in central locations, providing the perfect base from which to explore and experience the best Christmas Market destinations in Europe.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks said: “Our flights and city breaks to Europe’s most magical Christmas markets prove more and more popular every year, and we are seeing strong demand once again this year.

“With our first flights taking off next month to some of the best Christmas Market destinations, it is not too late to secure a festive getaway but make sure you act quick.

A trip to a magical Christmas Market is guaranteed to leave you feeling festive and with our choice of destinations, flights and festive trips, it means that Europe’s Christmas markets have never been within such easy reach.”

Sample packages:

Jet2CityBreaks – Czech Republic, Prague City, 3 star Ibis Praha Mala Strana, 4 nights bed & breakfast departing from Belfast International on 5^th December.

Price: £369 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Germany, Berlin City, 3+ star Leonardo Berlin, 4 nights room-only departing from Birmingham on 28^th November.

Price: £329 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Austria, Vienna City, 3 star Lucia, 4 nights room-only departing from Birmingham on 28^th November.

Price: £389 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Hungary, Budapest City, 3+ star Sun Resort Aparthotel, 4 nights room-only departing from East Midlands on 28^th November.

Price: £279 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Czech Republic, Prague City, 3 star Comfort Hotel Prague City East, 3 nights bed & breakfast departing from East Midlands on 1^st December.

Price: £399 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Czech Republic, Prague City, 4 star Occidental Praha, 3 nights room-only departing from Glasgow on 1^st December.

Price: £469 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Germany, Berlin City, 3 star Novotel Suites Berlin Potsdamer Platz, 4 nights room-only departing from Leeds Bradford on 27^th November.

Price: £419 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Germany, Cologne City, 4 star Wyndham Koeln, 4 nights room-only departing from Leeds Bradford on 28^th November.

Price: £349 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Germany, Cologne City, 3 star Dorint Koeln Junkersdorf, 3 nights room-only departing from Manchester on 9^th December.

Price: £459 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Austria, Vienna City, 3 star Ibis Wien Mariahilf, 4 nights bed & breakfast departing from Manchester on 28^th November.

Price: £319 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Poland, Krakow City, 3+ star Leone Aparthotel, 4 nights room-only departing from Newcastle International on 5^th December.

Price: £359 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

Jet2CityBreaks – Denmark, Copenhagen City, 4 star Scandic Sydhavnen, 4 nights bed & breakfast departing from Newcastle International on 28^th November.

Price: £359 per person based on 2 sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance.

All prices and availability correct at the time of issue.                                                                     

For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2citybreaks.com

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