Major Edinburgh airline launches new flights to popular Spanish summer hotspot

Katie Williams

26 June 2024 at 9:32 am·2-min read

Jet2 is launching new flights to Costa de la Luz. — -Credit: (Image: Getty Images)

A budget travel and holiday operator has launched new flights from Edinburgh to a Spanish holiday hotspot.

Jet2holidays has announced the launch of holidays to the Costa de la Luz from Edinburgh Airport for Summer 25, as customers can now access the stunning region via Faro Airport from next year.

Sun seekers can jet off to Faro Airport from Edinburgh and make the short journey to Costa de la Luz from early May 2025 right through to the end of October 2025.

From Faro Airport, it is a short drive across the Portuguese border into Spain where holidaymakers will now be able to choose from a range of hotels that have gone on sale with Jet2holidays across the four resorts of Punta Umbria, Isla Canela, Isla Cristina and El Rompido.

The Costa de la Luz, also known as the ‘Coast of Light’, is a stunning spot on the south-western coast of Spain. Known for its golden sandy beaches, it stretches along the glistening Atlantic from Tarifa to the pretty Portuguese border. The diverse region is made up of tranquil seaside towns and vibrant cultural experiences, as well as natural parks, historic cities such as Cadiz and Huelva, and top-notch golf courses.

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Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be giving customers and independent travel agents the chance to discover an authentic slice of Spain thanks to the launch of Costa de la Luz as a new destination from Edinburgh Airport for Summer 25. As a result of this launch, customers can easily reach this stunning region and Spain’s best beaches via Faro Airport.”

Beach at Los Canos de Meca in Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain — Los Canos de Meca in Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain -Credit:Jorg Greuel

He added: “This latest expansion comes on the back of strong demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book with us time and time again on our award-winning flights and holidays out of Edinburgh Airport. Thanks to the launch of this new destination from next summer, we look forward to welcoming even more holidaymakers onboard and showcasing all the reasons why we continue to delight customers.”

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