A new flight program to Norway from Yorkshire will start next month

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will launch a program of flights and city breaks to Bergen, Norway, from Leeds Bradford Airport in May.

It will be the first time in more than 15 years that Leeds-headquartered Jet2 has flown to Bergen.

In the coming weeks the airline will: is expanding its program to Bergen even further, when flights and city breaks from Manchester, Newcastle International and Birmingham Airport also operate in May.

Customers are offered a flight-only option with Jet2.com or a package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are pleased to see our new program of flights and city breaks to Bergen launching from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport.

“We are also looking forward to seeing our first flights departing from Leeds Bradford Airport and Birmingham Airport in the coming weeks.

“The addition of flights and packages to this breathtaking destination for spring 2024 gives customers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of the fjords.

“Bergen is a beautiful and vibrant city with something around every corner, and we expect this new program to be extremely popular.”

Espen Willassen Hoel, director of route development at Avinor Airports in Norway, added: “We are very pleased to see Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks expanding their presence in Bergen for spring 2024.

“This will allow even more visitors to experience and explore the beautiful landscapes and historic towns of western Norway, including our world-famous fjords. Visiting Bergen and the fjords in spring is a majestic bucket list experience.”