EASYJET has said it will resume flights from Newcastle Airport to Palma de Mallorca next summer.

Flights to Palma are scheduled to take-off from May 2, 2022 up to five times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer season.

Ali Gayward, easyJet's UK Country Manager, said: "We're delighted to be able to operate from Newcastle to Palma once again for next summer, with convenient and affordable connections to one of our customers’ favourite beach destinations in the Balearics.

"We remain committed to strengthening our unrivalled short-haul network and providing more affordable and easy connections to our customers across the North East by offering low fares and more choice when they travel."

Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle International Airport, said: "We are delighted to see the return of international flights with easyJet at Newcastle International Airport - a fantastic step forward and a vote of confidence from the airline in the Airport and the region as we move into 2022.

"The new five-weekly summer service to Palma will provide even more choice for our passengers to one of the region’s favourite sunshine destinations."

Flights are available to book on easyJet.com, with fares from Newcastle to Palma de Mallorca from £22.99 for flights and £290 per person for seven-night package holidays.