easyJet new flight routes from Liverpool including 'the place to go'

Katie Westwood

11 June 2024 at 11:59 am·3-min read

easyJet planes at Liverpool John Lennon Airport — -Credit: (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

People planning a holiday later in the year will be spoilt for choice with five new routes opening up from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The budget airline easyJet will fly from the airport in Speke to Prague, Marrakesh, Malta, Berlin and Fuerteventura, beginning this winter.

On sale already, the airline will fly to Prague three times a week from October 28, twice a week to Marrakech from November 13, twice a week to Malta from December 10, twice a week to Berlin from February 14 and once a week to Fuerteventura from February 19.

Many ECHO readers were delighted by the announcement. Commenting on our Facebook page, Mike Mooney said it was "great news", while Debbie O'Reilly added, "yes please - just keep them coming". Anthony Curley agreed, saying: "the more the merrier".

Sylvia Pugliese was pleased to see the German capital being added to the route map ("fab news for Berlin"), while on the ECHO website, 'Ormskirkmagnate' was more excited about a trip to Morocco. He said: "Marrakesh fast becoming the place to go according to people I know that have been".

Some readers were hankering after other destinations, and offered a few suggestions of their own for airlines operating from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Angela Duffy said: "More Germany flights please other than Berlin, and Strasbourg, France."

Francophile Janice John suggested easyJet might add Limoges in central France.

Denise Day, meanwhile, is dreaming of an escape to the Greek capital. She said: "We need Athens."

A few sun-seekers said more winter sun destinations would be welcome on Liverpool John Lennon's route map.

Jan Campbell-Hague said: "How about flights to Madeira? Best winter destination by a mile."

Christine Hully suggested flights to Gibraltar could be added, "even if only a couple of flights a week".

About the confirmed destinations, easyJet says: "For those looking for winter sun, both Fuerteventura and Malta could be contenders. Famed for its beautiful beaches, Malta is situated in the heart of the Mediterranean and therefore offers crystal clear seas to explore while Fuerteventura provides over 150 km of beaches of white sand and turquoise waters.

"Berlin and Prague look set to appeal to those eyeing a short city break or travelling for business, while Marrakech offers something unique and is sure to be popular with those seeking a vibrant and culturally rich experience."

easyJet now operates seven aircraft from Liverpool, flying around 2 million passengers a year to 32 destinations.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to be adding five new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this winter which all offer something for everyone from exotic winter sun to short city hops, we are providing more choice for customers from across the region who choose us for our unrivalled network, fantastic service and great value fares.

Paul Winfield, aviation director for Liverpool John Lennon Airport, said: “We are delighted to welcome five new routes this winter with our largest airline partner, easyJet. Berlin, Prague and Marrakesh become new year-round routes from Liverpool, offering passengers from across the North West and North Wales the opportunity to explore these destinations with the added benefit of flying direct from Liverpool.

"We are also delighted to welcome routes to Malta and Fuerteventura with easyJet, where there is clear demand for more services from Liverpool.”

Flights on new routes are now available to book. They are:

Liverpool to Fuerteventura flights will operate once a week on Wednesdays from February 19 with fares from £27.99*
Liverpool to Malta flights will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays from December 10 with fares from £32.99*
Liverpool to Prague flights will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from October 28 with fares from £26.99*
Liverpool to Marrakech flights will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays from November 13 with fares from £37.99*

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