EasyJet Expands Year-Round Service to Menorca: Market Insights

EasyJet is set to expand its winter service to a popular European island , transforming it into a year - round holiday destination for Brits . Menorca , one of the more laidback islands in the Balearics , is set to become a winter sun destination for Brits thanks to the extension of a pre - existing flight route from London Gatwick Airport to Menorca Airport . The route will provide an additional 16,000 seats throughout the winter , operating every Wednesday and Sunday . The winter extension will launch on November 6 , 2024 , and continue until at least March 2027.

Consell Insular de Menorca President Adolfo Vilafranca also welcomed the agreement , highlighting the efforts to connect the island even more during the low season by guaranteeing international routes in the winter months . The island , declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO , boasts four main towns to visit , including Ciutadella , Binibeca Vell , Son Bou , and Fornells . Binibeca Vell , known for its distinct white - washed houses , attracts tourists throughout the year , with over 800,000 visitors between May and October.

Menorca , just a few hours from the UK by plane , offers temperatures reaching as high as 23C in the winter , making it an ideal destination for British holidaymakers seeking a warm getaway . The island 's stunning beaches and coves , like Cala Galdana , Cala Mitjana , and Cala Turqueta , have contributed to Menorca being named as having the best beaches in Spain by Clearwater Marine . Other attractions , such as Santa Maria Cathedral and El Toro - the island 's highest mountain , offer holidaymakers a diverse range of experiences.

In recent years , Menorca has garnered praise from both locals and celebrities alike , with some even touting it as better than Ibiza . Irish singer Rosn Murphy visited the island and fell in love with it , describing it as a " cross between Ibiza and Ireland . " With its laidback vibe , beautiful landscapes , and year - round flight service from London Gatwick , Menorca is poised to become a top winter sun destination for British tourists seeking a relaxing holiday experience in the Balearic Islands.