Leeds Bradford Airport has begun flights to Porto in Portugal and Perpignan in France.
The first flights ever to these destinations from Leeds Bradford took to the skies yesterday.
The airport has a record 80 destinations on its schedule for 2023/2024.
The Perpignan route is handy for rugby league fans as the Catalan Dragons’ stadium is a six-minute drive from Perpignan Airport.
Porto has become a popular city break for holidaymakers due to its culture and gastronomy in a coastal setting.
Flights to Perpignan and Porto will operate until the end of October this year.
Nicola McMullen, aviation director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said:
“These new routes have already sold incredibly well and we’re sure that both routes will continue to be popular alongside our wider schedule throughout the year.”
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Leeds Bradford Airport reveals new destinations for 2023
Leeds Bradford Airport has announced it will offer a record-breaking 80 destinations in 2023 and 2024.
New routes include Bergen in Norway, Porto in Portugal and Perpignan in France.
Recent additions of Katowice in Poland, Bucharest in Romania and Cluj in Romania will continue along with popular favourites such as Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Faro in Portugal and Palma in Majorca remain on the itinerary.
In a press release today, the airport said it had made “significant investment to its terminal”, including a redevelopment of Hall A facilities and improved facilities in the check-in hall, which services all airlines apart from Jet2.

John Cunliffe, commercial and strategy director at LBA, said:
“With the broadest range of destinations ever, we know that the coming years will be fantastic for LBA passengers. Whether it’s holidaymakers returning to their favourite beaches, travel to see distant family or adventures to new countries, there is something for everybody.”
Further details are available here.
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