EASYJET has launched its first flights and package holidays on a new summer route from Bristol to Tivat.

easyJet offers more seats to Montenegro from the UK than any other airline and is set to operate its biggest-ever flying programme to the country this summer.

The first flight took off yesterday afternoon and will now operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays throughout the summer, providing convenient connections for travellers in the South West of England to discover Montenegro with great value seats still available to book from £29.99* on easyJet.com and via the mobile app.

Nestled where Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor meets Vrmac, one of the country’s many mountains, Tivat is steeped in history.

Along the shore impressive mountains are reflected in the bright, clear bay and through the old town, 1,350 steps lead to historical colossal ramparts which now provide a panoramic view over the harbour.

Explore the majestic old Venetian town of Perast and its many palazzos or nearby Unesco World Heritage Site Kotor, Solila Nature Reserve or the Lustica Peninsula.

All easyJet holidays packages include flights, hotel, 23kg luggage and transfers on beach holidays, all covered by its Ultimate Flexibility, offering freedom to change a booking, a refund guarantee, and best price guarantee. 

easyJet also recently announced three more new routes from Bristol including a twice-weekly route to Tromso in Norway, a new destination for the airline, will start on 5 December, and a new route to Istanbul will launch from Bristol on 4th November as well as Agadir in Morocco starting on 27 October.

And for those looking for a last-minute getaway, great value fares are still available on flights for a great range of destinations this summer:

• Bristol to Copenhagen from £23.99*

• Bristol to Paris Orly from £23.99*

• Bristol to Bordeaux from £23.99*

• Bristol to Amsterdam from £23.99*

• Bristol to Majorca from £29.99*

• Bristol to Prague from £29.99*

• Bristol to Edinburgh from £29.99*

• Bristol to Glasgow from £29.99*

• Bristol to Marrakech from £32.99*

• Bristol to Olbia from £38.99*

• Bristol to Dubrovnik from £42.99*

easyJet is proud to be the largest airline at Bristol, connecting to major cities across Europe like Paris and Amsterdam, as well as to a range of fantastic leisure destinations such as Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt, offering value great fares and a convenient schedule for both leisure and business travellers.

easyJet now operates 81 destinations and flew over six million passengers to and from the airport last year.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to have launched our brand new service from Bristol to Tivat, providing our customers in the South West with even more choice and a convenient connection as part of our largest-ever programme to Montenegro this summer, with great value fares and fantastic customer service, and we look forward to welcoming customers on board.”

Rupert Lawrie, commercial director, Bristol Airport said: “We are thrilled to welcome easyJet's new route to Tivat, Montenegro today.

“This new destination adds to the extensive route network available from Bristol Airport and it shows the strength in demand in the South West and Wales for customers wishing to travel.

"Tivat is a beautiful and enchanting destination with its rich history, stunning landscapes, incredible beaches and a wide range of holiday activities.

“The destination opens up further choice and flexibility of flights available to customers in the region selecting to fly from their local airport.

“This additional easyJet route demonstrates the long-term collaboration and joint growth strategy between easyJet and Bristol Airport.”

For more information about the new flights or easyJet’s network from Bristol visit www.easyJet.com