EasyJet has extended its existing summer route from Menorca to Gatwick to operate throughout the winter, so the Balearic island will now be served year-round.
The extension of service will provide an additional 16,000 seats throughout the winter with flights set to launch on November 6, operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Javier Gándara, general director of easyJet in Southern Europe, said: “This extension to the winter season not only underlines our commitment to sustained growth in Spain, but also demonstrates our dedication to the local community in Menorca.”
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Adolfo Vilafranca, president of the Consell Insular de Menorca, added: “This agreement is the result of a lot of hard work and goodwill to connect the island even more in the low season, guaranteeing international routes during the winter months.
“Being able to have this air route that allows us to be directly connected to London is the answer to a popular demand in two directions: both from residents of the island who want to fly to the British capital, and from those the UK who want to visit us between November and March…away from the summer.
“We are focused on moving towards a sustainable season throughout the year. In fact, the promotional activities agreed with easyJet will be linked to Menorca’s culture, active tourism, gastronomy and nature.”
Flights from Gatwick to Menorca for this winter are now available from £38.99 one-way.