Tui introduces new ski flight from Newcastle 

A new ski flight from Newcastle airport is being introduced by Tui for winter 2025-26.

 

The service to Sofia in Bulgaria will serve Crystal Ski Holidays’ programme.

 

Flights will run weekly on Saturdays from December 20 and will complement existing Gatwick, Dublin, Manchester and Birmingham services.

 

The route will help holidaymakers from the northeast reach Bulgarian ski resorts including Bankso, Pamporovo and Borovets. 

 

The flights are available on both a flight-only basis, and as part of Crystal Ski Holidays packages.

 

Crystal Ski Holidays is offering a week’s half-board at the four-star Hotel Lion Bankso starting at £618 per person, based on two sharing, including flights from Newcastle to Sofia with Tui Airways and transfers departing on January 17, 2026. Return flights on the route lead in at £293. 

 

Tui UK & Ireland commercial director Chris Logan said: "Due to strong customer demand, we are excited to introduce a brand-new route to Sofia. 

 

“The Bulgarian ski resorts have always been a popular choice with Crystal customers, and we’re pleased to make the destination even more accessible for travellers from Newcastle and the nmorth of England.  

 

“Boasting high quality hotels, excellent value for money, highly rated ski schools and lively nightlife, Bankso, Pamporovo and Borovets are brilliant ski resorts all easily reached from Sofia airport with transfers included with Crystal Ski Holidays.” 

 

Newcastle airport aviation development director Leon McQuaid added: “It’s fantastic to see TUI Airways continuing to invest in Newcastle airport with the launch of new direct flights to Sofia. 

 

"This exciting new destination gives our passengers even more choice to explore some of Europe’s best-value ski resorts and it’s another great addition to our growing winter schedule.”