Jet2 launches Manchester-Madeira route

05/05/2010

By Jeremy Price.

Jet2 has launched a new route from the north-west to the Portuguese island of Madeira.

The carrier reports its inaugural flight from Manchester Airport to Funchal took off on Monday (May 3rd), opening up the holiday destination to tourists in the UK.

Priced from £69.99 including tax and surcharges, the service is backed up by flights from Bristol, Edinburgh and London to Madeira.

Miguel Perestrello, director of the Portuguese National Tourist Office, said: "Madeira is a fantastic holiday destination and we are delighted that the new flight route from Manchester will make the destination even more easily accessible for British customers based in the north-west."

He added that travellers could be enticed by the island's natural beaches, caves, coastlines and breathtaking views, as well as its reputation as a popular water sports and diving location.

Meanwhile, the capital of Funchal boasts numerous shops and restaurants.

In other news, Jet2 is currently offering one-way flights to Malaga from Manchester Airport for £29.99.