Tui adds charter flights to Tunisian holiday island

The Tunisian island of Djerba is to be served by direct Tui charter flights next summer.

Flights from Gatwick will run twice a week Mondays and Fridays, with a journey time of around three hours and 15 minutes.

Package holiday prices lead in at £659 per person.

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The programme includes hotels such as adults-focused Tui Blue Palm Beach Palace and the all-inclusive Tui Magic Life Penelope Beach.

Tui UK & Ireland managing director Neil Swanson said: “Tunisia has been growing in popularity with our customers, and it is easy to see why.

“It offers sunshine, great beaches and really good value, which is exactly what many people are looking for when they are planning their next holiday. Djerba gives them all of that, but with something a bit different too.

“It has a lovely laid-back island feel, beautiful sandy beaches, warm temperatures for much of the year and plenty to explore if you want more than a week by the pool.

“By adding Tui Airways charter flights from London Gatwick, we are making it even easier for customers to get there as part of their Tui holiday. It is a brilliant option for families, couples and groups who want somewhere sunny, great value and a little less expected.”