EasyJet has launched a new route to a popular European city that could be a perfect winter holiday for many people. 

The new route to Lyon in France adds another destination to easyJet’s growing network at Newcastle Airport.

One person who visited Lyon on Tripadvisor said: “Since my childhood I love Lyon city, but my favourite place is the old town of Lyon, ‘le Vieux Lyon’. 

“Lyon old town, known as Vieux Lyon, is situated across the Saone River from the “Presqu’ile” district. To walk with family or friends, it’s the perfect district.”

On top of year-round services to Amsterdam, Paris, Belfast and Bristol, the low-cost airline operates four flights a week to Palma and twice-weekly services to Alicante and Malaga. 

Flights to Geneva have also increased to three times a week, providing more options for passengers during the ski season. 

Brits will benefit from a new route which runs from Newcastle Airport to Lyon with easyJet.

The first flight departed on January 4, with the service operate weekly on Saturdays throughout January and February.

Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes at world-class ski resorts in the French Alps, with resorts like Alpe d’Huez and Val Thorens being close by.  

Lyon itself is a popular city break destination and offers something for everyone, from visiting iconic landmarks such as the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière or exploring the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon.

Richard Knight, Chief Operating Officer at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted to see further investment from easyJet with new weekly flights to Lyon. 

“This new route not only provides our customers with even more choice to visit one of France’s most vibrant cities but it also opens up convenient connections to the French Alps, making it an excellent choice for both week-long getaways and ski holidays. 

“We are confident the new route will be hugely popular with our customers and it complements the fantastic range of destinations passengers can fly to with easyJet from Newcastle Airport.”

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “Our new service from Newcastle to Lyon provides our customers in the North of England with another convenient connection at great value fares to Europe’s top ski resorts.  

“With demand for flights to the Alps taking off, we’re sure this fantastic new route will prove popular this winter season and we look forward to welcoming passengers onboard.”

Flights to Lyon are available to book now with fares starting at £23.99 one-way.