Jet2 celebrates inaugural service from Manchester to Montenegro

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will celebrate the inaugural flight on Monday (May 1) of their first service from Manchester to Tivat in Montenegro.

The brands will offer twice-weekly services, on Mondays and Thursdays, until October 30.

As well as the coastal town of Tivat, passengers can choose to stay in a range of destinations in the Balkan country, including Budva, Becici, Herceg Novi and Kotor Bay.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Feedback from customers and independent travel agents in the northwest has been telling us that flights and holidays to Montenegro are very much in demand for summer 2023.”

Vladan Draskovic, chief executive of The Airports of Montenegro, added: “This summer is the right time for the UK travellers to revisit and rediscover once well-loved spots in Montenegro.”

Ana Tripkovic Markovic, director of National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro, added: “Last year, we had about five times more tourists from the UK than in 2021, and we believe that the launch of the Manchester-Tivat airline route by Jet2.com will ensure that such trends continue.”

Chris Woodroofe, managing director at Manchester airport, commented: “Montenegro is an exciting destination with a rich variety of attractions, so we’re really excited to see Jet2.com expanding its route network from Manchester and offering passengers more choice.”

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