NEW flights are set to launch from a regional UK airport to the so called “Turquoise Coast.”
From next summer Sun Express will start flying from Newcastle to
Dalaman, Turkey.
The so called “Turquoise Coast” is home to blue flag beaches, coves, and long stretches of white sand.
Sun Express, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish airlines, will start a twice weekly flight to Dalaman from May 4, 2025. There will be additional flights to Antalya.
Chris Ion, aviation development manager at Newcastle Airport, said that the airport had seen a “fantastic response” since SunExpress launched flights to Turkey from Newcastle airport, and that they are delighted that services will expand further in 2025.
Tobias Bracht, head of sales for SunExpress, said that the expansion was a testament to the airline’s success at Newcastle Airport.
He said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new route from Newcastle to Dalaman for summer 2025.
“Our key priority is to deliver exceptional value and convenience for passengers from the North East through direct flights, as we aim to enhance connectivity between Newcastle and Turkey.”
For Brits who prefer to keep it local, Chesil Beach in Dorset is the longest beach in the country, running from the Isle of Portland to West Bay.
The Dorset beach was the backdrop for Ian McEwan’s acclaimed novel On Chesil Beach.
It’s captured the heart of other authors too, with John Fowles writing: “It is above all an elemental place, made of sea, shingle and sky, its dominant sound always that of waves on moving stone: from the great surf and pounding … of sou’westers, to the delicate laps and back-gurgling of the rare dead calm….”
Even though the shingle beach doesn’t have any sand, it still draws in holidaymakers from across the UK thanks to its breathtaking views.
Holidaymakers will be able to marvel at the UK coastline from one of the many beachfront pubs and cafes that line the beach.
Located on the Isle of Portland, The Cove House Inn is an 18th century that provides diners with sweeping overs Portland.
The small pub serves a range of traditional grub like fish pies, scampi and fish and chips, with mains starting from £12.
Other beachfront pubs and cafes are also dotted along the 18-mile stretch, including Quiddles Cafe and Billy Winters Beach Bar & Diner.
