easyJet has launched its first flights and package holidays from Bristol Airport to Istanbul for customers eager to explore Turkey’s top tourism hotspot, becoming the only carrier operating the route.

The first flight to Istanbul took off this afternoon and will now operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays year-round, providing convenient connections for travellers in the South West of England to discover Turkey’s largest city.

Great value seats are now available to book from just £23.99* on easyJet.com and via the mobile app.

Bridging Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is a fascinating blend of the ancient and modern, offering visitors an eclectic mix of cultures, which has made it one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists.

Byzantine and Ottoman influences can be discovered throughout the city, from rich architectural gems such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque to the lively Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.

Turkey continues to top the tourism tables, and in 2024 easyJet was the third biggest carrier from the UK, offering nearly 2 million seats, serving Istanbul, Izmir, Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya.

easyJet holidays has a vast range of beach and city break packages on offer, with bookings available until 31 October 2026.

All easyJet holidays packages include flights, hotel, 23kg luggage and transfers on beach holidays, all covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee.

The new route to Istanbul from Bristol, follows the recent launch of easyJet’s new twice weekly service, every Wednesday and Saturday, from the city to Agadir in Morocco, which started on 27 October.

Customers can also soon fly from Bristol to Tromso in Norway, a brand new exciting winter destination for the airline, which will start on 5 December.

The introduction of these three new routes shows the continuing strong demand from easyJet customers in the South West of England, offering even greater choice and more convenient connections to key European leisure destinations.

Book with easyJet holidays:

• easyJet holidays offers four nights at the 5* Wanda Vista in Istanbul on a Room Only basis for £204 per person including flights from Bristol airport on 9 December 2024
• easyJet holidays offers four nights at the 4* Ramada by Whyndham Golden Horn in Istanbul on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £216 per person including flights from Bristol airport on 2 December 2024
• easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Allegro Agadir in Agadir, Morocco on an All Inclusive basis for £421 per person including flights and 23kg luggage from Bristol airport on 11 December 2024
• easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Dunes d'Or Ocean Club in Agadir, Morocco on a half board basis for £480 per person including flights and 23kg luggage from Bristol airport on 27 November 2024

Great value seats are available to book from £23.99* on easyJet.com and via the mobile app.     

*flights one way per person including taxes