Budapest Airport welcomes Jet2.com’s expansion to Newcastle and East Midlands

Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, confirms that Jet2.com will expand its operations from October, introducing twice-weekly services to Newcastle and East Midlands. These additions complement the airline’s existing routes to Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds Bradford, further strengthening the direct air connectivity between Hungary and the UK.

The East Midlands route will see competition from Ryanair’s existing twice-weekly service, while Newcastle marks a brand-new connection following Jet2.com’s successful seasonal trials last winter. Operating between October and April, the Newcastle route will cater to growing demand from UK travellers.

Máté Ritter, Head of Airline Development at Budapest Airport, commented: “We are delighted to see Jet2.com expand its portfolio in Budapest. The addition of Newcastle and East Midlands not only enhances connectivity but also supports our strategy to diversify our business mix and attract premium travellers from the UK. This expansion reflects the growing appeal of Budapest as a year-round destination, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors from the UK.”

Budapest Airport is the Best Airport in the Region, as recognised by Skytrax for 11 consecutive years from 2014 to 2024, based on passenger ratings.

• Budapest Airport won the Routes Europe Marketing Award 2024 (5-20 million passenger category).
• Budapest Airport won the Routes Europe Marketing Award 2024 – Overall Winner.
• Budapest Airport was promoted to a Skytrax Four-Star Rated Airport in 2023.
• Budapest Airport was named ACI EUROPE’s Best Airport in Europe 2023 (15-25 million passenger category).
• Budapest Airport became a leading airport in terms of passenger growth and together with its airline partners, is a key contributor to the development of tourism in Hungary and Budapest.

VINCI Airports, as the leading private airport operator in the world, manages the development and operation of more than 70 airports located in 14 countries. VINCI Airports draws on its expertise as a comprehensive integrator to develop, finance, build and operate airports, leveraging its investment capability and know-how to optimise operational performance and modernise infrastructure, while bringing about their environmental transition. In 2016, VINCI Airports became the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy, setting itself the aim of reaching zero net emissions across the network by 2050.

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