Doncaster Sheffield Airport announces launch of two new destinations
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has expanded its range of over 40 destinations across Europe and beyond as it welcomes two new TUI routes, Naples, Italy and a first to the airport, Hurghada City, Egypt.
DSA will the first flight to Naples take off on 7th May 2018. This route leave every Monday throughout the summer months, with departures up until the end of October 2018.
The new routes will add around 20,000 new seats of capacity.
TUI will also be operating a new weekly route to Hurghada, Egypt for winter 2018/19. Hurghada City is the second largest Egyptian city on the Red Sea.
Chris Harcombe, aviation development director of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “We are thrilled to introduce this summer time route to Naples and a brand new route to DSA, in Hurghada City, Egypt.
“It is fantastic news for the local area, and for the wider Yorkshire region – with DSA now being even more convenient and well connected, thanks to the Great Yorkshire Way motorway link road and new direct bus services from Doncaster and Sheffield.
Karen Switzer, director of aviation planning for TUI UK & Ireland, added: “We’re excited that one of our first steps as TUI, a truly global brand, is to offer greater choice for our customers in Yorkshire.
“Introducing the new routes from Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a key part of our strategy to offer all our customers as much choice as possible to give them the holiday experience that best suits their individual needs.
“Holidaymakers in the local area will now have wider access than ever before to our diverse collection of destinations and hotel concepts.”
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