An exciting new route will be available to a pretty and affordable part of Europe from a major UK airport.

Jet2 will add a route to Budapest from Newcastle International Airport for Winter 2025/2026 in response to extra demand for the Hungarian capital.

Scheduled flights and city breaks are to go on sale to Budapest from Newcastle International for Winter 25/26 and Easter 2026.

The airline said it recognised strong demand from UK holidaymakers looking to explore Budapest and has decided to expand its network from the airport. 

There will be exclusive twice-weekly services from Newcastle International, with Thursday and Sunday flights operating between 9th October 2025 and 26th April 2026. 

Flights from Newcastle to Budapest take around two hours and 45 minutes, they cost as little as £53 making it an affordable destination.

As well as being the only airline to operate to Budapest from the airport, the launch of scheduled services builds on the success of the company’s dedicated Christmas Markets trips. 

Budapest is an exciting destination for Brits to visit – the vibrant city has a variety of things to do and see.

You can take a walk along the River Danube or explore the city’s culture while strolling around its bustling streets.

The city is home to UNESCO-stamped heritage as well as tree-lined boulevards and cobbled streets, not to mention Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church and Buda Castle. 

When the sightseeing is done, Budapest offers quirky ruin pubs, underground clubs, rooftop terraces and cocktail bars. 

Holidaymakers can also enjoy the centuries-old bathhouses which are peppered around the city. 

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Budapest is a city that is soaring in popularity right now, and it is easy to see why when you consider its fantastic culture, history, nightlife and cuisine, not to mention its stunning architecture. 

“In response to the demand that we are seeing from customers and independent travel agents, we are absolutely delighted to be giving holidaymakers across the North East the exclusive chance to experience everything Budapest has to offer, from their local airport. 

“Thanks to a combination of this stunning city, our award-winning product and our commitment to working with hotel, airport and industry partners, this promises to be a hugely successful programme.”