British Airways announces winter flights to Tromsø, Norway

British Airways will launch its first ever flight to Tromsø, Norway, this winter. Operating from 1 December 2024, Tromsø will develop into the airline’s most northernly vacation spot globally and is on the market for purchasers to ebook now.

The Norwegian metropolis is called being top-of-the-line locations on the earth to see the aurora borealis, thanks to its central place within the northern lights’ oval. With common winter temperatures starting from 0°C to -5°C, the vacation spot’s plentiful 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 get pleasure from exploring Christmas markets. The metropolis’s most picturesque market and its Christmas tree is positioned in the principle sq., Stortorget.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, mentioned: “Those who missed the northern lights in the UK need not worry! We are excited to welcome Tromsø to our route network – it is a growing winter leisure market thanks to its abundance of cold-weather activities and we’ll be the only premium carrier operating there from the UK. We’ve optimised the schedule for three- and four-night trips, which we know are perfect for a destination like this.”

Customers searching for vacation packages can get pleasure from a wide array from British Airways Holidays, which embrace deposits from simply £60pp, versatile cost choices, ATOL safety, a 24-hour helpline and 23kg baggage allowance as commonplace. For instance:

British Airways Holidays presents three nights on a room-only foundation on the Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso from £379pp, travelling in January 2025. Includes financial system (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow and one checked bag at 23kg per individual. Book by 31 May 2024.

Return flights can be found now from £153 and can run twice every week till 27 March 2025. Customers 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.