With direct routes to some of Europe’s most popular ski destinations, hitting the slopes has never been easier, thanks to Newcastle International Airport.
Winter is just around the corner, bringing with it thoughts of snowy escapes and icy adventures at some of Europe’s best-loved ski resorts.
Whether you’re in search of a long weekend stay with friends or a fun-packed skiing holiday with the family during the school holidays, Newcastle International – recently awarded the Best Airport in the World at the Routes World conference – is here to help.
Offering up to 21 direct flights a week to 10 of Europe’s top ski destinations, the airport gives ski enthusiasts plenty of choice when it comes to choosing where to go for the best experience possible.
Winter sports-lovers visit countries such as France, Switzerland and Italy on the regular, but lesser-known resorts in the likes of Barcelona, Innsbruck and Lyon – all of which you can reach from Newcastle soil – are growing in popularity.
In need of some inspiration? Here, the team at Newcastle International Airport share their top places to fly to for a winter trip to remember. Skis at the ready…
Barcelona
Up to two flights a week with Ryanair. With the Pyrenees mountains just a short drive away from the sun of Barcelona, a ski holiday on the French-Spanish border can be reached within two short hours.
Salzburg
Up to two flights a week with TUI. Popular ski resorts include Zell am See, Saalbach and Obertauern.
InnsbruckUp to one flight a week with TUI. Nearest ski resort is Olympia SkiWorld – a collection of nine ski resorts around the city of Innsbruck that have joined together to form one “super resort.”
SofiaUp to one flight a week with Balkan Holidays. Bankso is the most popular resort in Bulgaria – just 90 minutes from Sofia Airport.
GrenobleUp to one flight a week with Jet2. A flight to Grenoble means you can choose to ski at a variety of resorts around the French Alps, including the popular Alpe d’Huez, Chevalier and Megeve.
Stavanger
Up to three flights a week with Loganair. Western Norway is home to 36 ski resorts, including Voss Resort, Myrkdalen and Strandafjellet. With good value for money ski schools and a notably quieter destination, Norway is ideal for families learning to ski.
Geneva
Up to six flights a week with Jet2, easyJet and TUI. In the heart of the French-Swiss Alps, Geneva is a gateway airport for hundreds of ski resorts. Morzine is just an 85-minute drive from Geneva Airport and offers 650km of slopes to enjoy. Champery is a short journey away, providing snow-sure conditions at an altitude of 2,466m.
Milan Bergamo
Up to two flights a week with Ryanair. Milan sits within a mountainous valley, meaning the city is surrounded by ski resorts. Chiesa, in Valmalenco is a small village, just two hours away from Milan by car.
Turin
On flight a week with TUI. Turin is ideally located near the Italian Alps, making it a prime gateway to ski resorts such as Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, and Bardonecchia. These resorts are just around a 90-minute drive from Turin Airport, offering a range of slopes for all skill levels.
