The 5 new holiday destinations being flown to from Leeds Bradford Airport - including Santorini and Sicily
Travel restrictions are now a thing of the past, and many people are hoping to get abroad this year.
Leeds Bradford Airport offers flights to a variety of destinations and has recently announced flights to new locations.
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Hide AdLast week, Flybe confirmed that it would begin flying services between Leeds Bradford and the capital from April 28.
In addition, Flybe is also going to be flying to Belfast from Leeds Bradford.
Nicola McMullen, aviation director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome Flybe back to LBA, bolstering connectivity with Belfast and reintroducing a vital link to Heathrow.
"This announcement marks not only an important moment for our airport but also for the region, as businesses and consumers alike can once again look forward to a faster connection to our capital and the four corners of the world via the UK’s biggest airport.
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Hide Ad"Yorkshire deserves the connectivity that matches the ambitions of its people, and we’re proud to play our part in creating this.”
These are the best new holiday destinations you can fly to from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Santorini
Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands for holidaymakers to visit, and now travellers can fly direct from Leeds Bradford Airport.
The Caldera formed by the volcanic eruption centuries ago resulted in amazing sea views - this is topped off by the stunning sunsets.
Skiathos
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Hide AdLeeds Bradford Airport will now have direct flights to the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos, which was used to film Mamma Mia.
The island is best known for its beautiful beaches, harbour-side restaurants and turquoise waters.
Sardinia
You could now take a direct flight to this stunning island nestled in the middle of the Mediterranean near Italy.
It has nearly 2,000km of coastline, mountains and beaches with soft sands perfect for sunbathing.
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Chambéry
If you're looking to hit the slopes for some winter sports action, Chambéry has everything you need.
This beautiful city at the foot of the French Alps is popular amongst city breakers and snow sports fanatics.
You could head out onto the slopes for a ski session or spend the day exploring the maze of cobblestones that lead to ancient castles, mansions, museums and more.
Sicily
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Hide AdYou could fly to the largest Mediterranean island of Sicily, which is home to ancient Greek and Roman ruins, plus the active volcano, Mount Etna.
It has sandy beaches with long stretches of shallow water, and in summer, the crystal-clear Mediterranean sea is so warm it matches the temperature on land.
The full list of destinations:
Alicante
Almeria
Amsterdam
Antalya
Barcelona
Belfast
Bergerac
Bodrum
Bourgas
Bratislava
Budapest
Chambéry
Corfu
Crete
Dalaman
Dublin
Dubrovnik
Faro
Fuerteventura
Funchal
Gdansk
Geneva
Girona
Gran Canaria
Grenoble
Guernsey
Halkidiki
Ibiza
Izmir
Jersey
Kefalonia
Kos
Krakow
Lanzarote
Larnaca
Limoges
Majorca
Malaga
Malta
Menorca
Murcia
Naples
Newquay
Nice
Paphos
Paris
Pisa
Prague
Pula
Reus
Rhodes
Riga
Rome
Salzburg
Santorini
Sardinia
Sicily
Skiathos
Split
Southampton
Tenerife
Venice
Verona
Vilnius
Warsaw
Wroclaw
Zakynthos
Zante