New direct Lapland charter flight to take off from City of Derry Airport

Families throughout the North West can have the chance to expertise the magic of Lapland this Christmas with the launch of a brand new direct charter flight from City of Derry Airport with The Lapland Experience in partnership with award-winning UK tour operator, Murray Travel.

The particular festive charter, operated in partnership with The Lapland Experience, will depart from City of Derry Airport on December 18 2026, providing households throughout Derry City and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens, Donegal, and past, with a singular day journey to the winter wonderland of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, the official residence of Santa Claus.

This one-day festive expertise will permit households to journey immediately from their native airport to Lapland with out the necessity for connecting flights or in a single day stays. Families travelling will take pleasure in a full itinerary of festive actions together with reindeer sleigh rides, husky experiences, snow-mobile adventures, a go to to Santa Claus village there they will help the elves within the workshop, and of course, a personal assembly with Santa Claus himself, guaranteeing a really magical expertise and reminiscences that shall be cherished for all times.

City of Derry Airport highlighted that the brand new charter highlights the airport’s continued dedication to offering handy and thrilling journey alternatives for individuals throughout the North West.

Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, mentioned: “Christmas is a magical time of 12 months, and we’re delighted to associate with Murray Travel to deliver this unbelievable Lapland expertise to households throughout the North West area. Offering a direct charter from City of Derry Airport means passengers can begin their festive journey proper on their doorstep, with lowered journey time to the airport, a journey time of lower than 10 minutes from the carpark via to the departure gate, and wonderful parking charges.

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“Any families travelling with children or adults who require support are most welcome to arrange a pre-visit to the airport prior to the flight departure date, where a member of our team can show them around to familiarise with the airport environment in advance. Our Amelia Earhart Lounge is also available to pre-book for any families who would like to avail of a quieter space in advance of boarding.”

Scott Murray, CEO of Murray Travel mentioned: “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing our Lapland day trip to City of Derry Airport. The response to our previous trips from other airports was incredible, and it was genuinely special to see so many families making such magical memories.

“Lapland is a bucket-list experience for so many people and being able to offer that to Northern Ireland customers makes it even more special. It means families can enjoy all the wonder and excitement of a trip to Santa’s homeland, with the added ease and convenience of travelling from their local airport in one festive filled day.”

For additional info go to www.thelaplandexperience.co.uk or name 0333 207 6655.