easyJet announces a new winter route from Bournemouth to Lyon

WEBWIRE – Friday, September 22, 2023

• Flights to Lyon will take off from 13^th January 2024 and operate weekly for next years ski season and half term holidays
• New route provides customers in the south with more connectivity to the Alps this winter
• Flights are now available to book on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares from just 23.99*

easyJet has announced it will launch a new winter route between Bournemouth airport to Lyon in France.

Flights will start on 13^th January 2024 and will operate once a week on a Saturday until 24^th February 2024, perfect for week-long trips during the ski season and over schools half term break. With flights on sale today starting from just 23.99* customers can book early and get the best fares.

Complementing easyJets existing winter route from Bournemouth to Geneva which started in December 2021, the new route to Lyon will offer customers in southern England with another gateway to the Alps with the airport being a short journey from popular ski resorts including Tignes, Val dIsre, Alpe dHuez, Les 2 Alpes, Val Thorens and La Plagne.

On the confluence of the Rhne and Sane rivers, Lyon is the third-largest city of France and is also known for its world-renowned food and architecture, with its four historic districts listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Ali Gayward, easyJets UK Country Manager, said:
We are really pleased to be announcing a second winter route from Bournemouth to Lyon today, providing more choice for our customers in the South who are looking to visit the Alps region whether thats for skiing and other winter sports, or a city break to enjoy Lyons impressive architecture, cuisine and history.
With flights on sale today, now is a great time to book early to get the best fares and we cant wait to welcome more customers.

Notes to editors

*Flights one way per person including taxes

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