Flights to Stockholm, Porto and Zagreb are all available to book from midday today 15 September at www.monarch.co.uk. Monarch will be the only airline to fly direct to Zagreb from Manchester airport and to support the new routes an additional aircraft will be based at Manchester airport for summer 2017.
The city of Porto is a year round popular destination and will be the fourth Portuguese destination on the Monarch network. Porto joins Lisbon, which was introduced last summer, Faro and Funchal. Renowned for its port wine and architecture, the coastal city of Porto sits in the northwest of the country.
The Swedish capital of Stockholm is a vibrant city made up of 14 islands all walkable thanks to the extensive network of bridges the city has to offer. Stockholm is a great city for exploring – with a variety or shops, cafes and museums there is something for everyone.
Monarch adds another capital city to its network with Zagreb. Zagreb has been growing in popularity over the last few years and with its gothic themes and colourful architecture, the Croatian city makes an ideal city break.
As well as the three new destinations Monarch has added frequencies from Manchester airport for summer 2017 on the following routes:
· Manchester – Barcelona (nine flights a week for summer 2017)
· Manchester – Lisbon (four flights a week for summer 2017)
· Manchester – Rhodes (two flights a week for summer 2017)
Marjan Schoeke, Monarch’s Head of Network Development, comments: “We are delighted to be announcing these three new exciting destinations to the Monarch network.Flights to Stockholm, Zagreb and Porto will operate all year round for those looking to book the perfect city break. We are sure that all three destinations will be a popular choice with our customers.
“In addition to these three new destinations Monarch has added frequencies to a number of routes already proving to be very popular from Manchester with our customers for summer 2017.”
Stephen Turner, Commercial Director for Manchester Airport, said: “It’s fantastic news that Monarch is increasing its presence at Manchester Airport next year by basing an additional aircraft on site.
“I’m sure the new routes to Porto, Stockholm and the currently un-served Zagreb will prove hugely popular with the 22 million people in our catchment area. Zagreb is a beautiful, historic city with lots to offer visitors whilst the flights to Porto and Stockholm will provide further choice for passengers looking to fly to those two great cities.”
