British Airways will launch its first ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, this winter. Working from 1 December 2024, Tromsø will turn out to be the airline’s most northernly vacation spot globally and is obtainable for patrons to guide now.
The Norwegian metropolis is named being probably the greatest locations on the earth to see the aurora borealis, because of its central place within the northern lights’ oval. With common winter temperatures starting from 0°C to -5°C, the vacation spot’s considerable snowfall additionally lends itself to winter actions together with snowboarding, mountaineering and whale watching.
This winter wonderland, which is within the Arctic Circle, can be a preferred vacation spot for individuals who take pleasure in exploring Christmas markets. The town’s most picturesque market and its Christmas tree is situated in the principle sq., Stortorget.
Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Technique Officer, mentioned: “Those that missed the northern lights within the UK needn’t fear! We’re excited to welcome Tromsø to our route community – it’s a rising winter leisure market because of its abundance of cold-weather actions and we’ll be the one premium provider working there from the UK. We’ve optimised the schedule for three- and four-night journeys, which we all know are excellent for a vacation spot like this.”
Clients in search of vacation packages can take pleasure in a big selection from British Airways Holidays, which embrace deposits from simply £60pp, versatile fee choices, ATOL safety, a 24-hour helpline and 23kg baggage allowance as commonplace. For instance:
British Airways Holidays provides three nights on a room-only foundation on the Consolation Resort Xpress Tromso from £379pp, travelling in January 2025. Consists of economic system (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow and one checked bag at 23kg per individual. E book by 31 Could 2024.
Return flights can be found now from £153 and can run twice per week till 27 March 2025. Clients can take snowboarding or snowboarding gear as a part of their checked baggage as long as the bag is inside 190 x 75 x 65cm.