The three Turkish holiday destinations getting new UK flights with budget airline
NEW flights are about to make it easier to get to three popular Turkish holiday hotspots.
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Sun Express is launching new routes from the UK to Turkey
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Brits will be able to fly from the East Midlands to Antalya next year
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Next
year, passengers will be able to fly directly from
The flights will take off three times a week in 2026.
Currently the only other airline offering direct flights between the two destinations is
Antalya welcomes more than one million Brits annually, making it the
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The resort city and ancient port offers culture, history, food and endless opportunities for leisure and relaxation.
There's lots to do from venturing to
The airline is also launching two weekly flights from Cork to Antalya next year.
Other routes with SunExpress are from
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When one Sun Writer ventured to Bodrum and after spending time in the Turkish town,
She noted that it was much more affordable than other spots in the Mediterranean like
The sunshine resort just four hours from the UK that's perfect for families, with free child prices throughout the summer holidays
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Bodrum is on the Turquoise Coast is perfect for swimming and sunbathing
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New routes to Bodrum will operate from Manchester and London Gatwick
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The airline is adding two flights a week from and
Dalaman is on the west coast of Turkey and has plenty of golden beaches and hot summer weather.
There's lots of Efes lager, which another
There are lots of popular beaches like
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Dalaman has a sprawling coastline with mud baths and blue seas
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Others have blue lagoons, water sports and of course all are great spots for
Boat trips are the perfect way to discover hidden coves, and jeep safaris are the best way to explore the landscape.
Tobias Bracht, Head of Sales for SunExpress, said: 'We are delighted to be expanding our UK and Ireland network with the launching of services from East Midlands Airport.
"With direct flights to Türkiye from 14 airports next summer, we will be offering more choice, convenience and value than ever before, reinforcing our commitment to being the leading leisure carrier from the UK and Ireland to Türkiye.'
Last year,
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SunExpress will start its new routes in 2026
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