EasyJet is launching a new route from Manchester to the Mediterranean city

A beautiful European city with year-round sunshine and a calm atmosphere away from the tourist crowds is only two hours from Manchester, on the new comfortable Jet flights.

EasyJet has launched new flights from Manchester Airport to the beautiful Mediterranean city which boasts 300 days of sunshine.

The charming city of Montpellier in the south of France often flies under the radar compared to tourist destinations like Paris, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. The city offers an escape from the crowds and a peaceful atmosphere amidst medieval buildings, lively squares and fine restaurants.

Montpellier is often known as one of the sunniest places in France, with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and summer sunshine of around 10 hours a day. The Mediterranean climate offers mild winters, as well as hot, dry summers, so you’ll rarely need to worry about rain, with temperatures reaching 18C or 21C in April.

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So it couldn’t have come at a better time for Jet to welcome new routes from Manchester Airport to the sun-soaked city of Montpellier. The first flights left this week and will continue to operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer.

Flights are available from £26.99, and the journey takes just over two hours from Manchester, so it won’t be long until you’re in the southern rays. What makes this little-known European destination even more desirable is the list of attractions and attractions.

There is a historic center of the city to explore, with the beautiful Place de la Comédie, the historic Promenade du Peyrou, and the Gothic Saint-Pierre Cathedral. But a visit to the city is not complete without a walk around its pedestrianized old town with its narrow medieval streets, chic restaurants and cozy bars, restaurants and hidden squares.

Elsewhere, visitors can visit the botanical gardens, the Jardin des Plantes, the oldest in France, which offers a quiet retreat as well as an impressive collection of plants and quiet walkways. Meanwhile, the Peyrou Promenade also offers panoramic views across the city and surrounding area.

Following the launch of the new flights to Montpellier, Kevin Doyle, EasyJet UK Country Manager, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating our flights to the beautiful city of Montpellier, just a stone’s throw from the Mediterranean coast. Comfort.

“We continue to offer our customers even more choice and connectivity at great rates, and we look forward to welcoming them on board.”

Stephen Turner, chief commercial officer at Manchester Airport, said: “We are proud to connect the people of the North with more destinations than any other airport in the country outside of London, so it is great to celebrate this inaugural flight today.

“Montpellier is not currently served by any other airline so passengers planning a holiday to the south of France this summer will have a choice of destinations when flying from Manchester. We’re sure this new route will be very popular.”