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RYANAIR EXTENDS POPULAR ROUTES FROM CITY OF DERRY AIRPORT WITH WINTER 2024 SCHEDULE
RYANAIR has launched its Winter
2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport with 2 exciting routes – Birmingham & Manchester – giving Northern Irish citizens/visitors more choice and regular connections at the lowest fares in Europe this Winter. Ryanair relaunched its Birmingham
route from City of Derry Airport in Summer 2024, which the airline will now extend it into the Winter season. Ryanair has also added an extra return service on its popular Manchester route, which will now operate 6 weekly flights to/from City of Derry Airport for Winter 2024 (Mon, Fri, Sun). The launch comes as Ryanair carries 5 million passengers through City of Derry Airport. Ryanair has operated to/from City of Derry Airport for the past 24 years, supporting important regional development and growth, including the airline’s support of over 65 local jobs, and driving of year-round connectivity and tourism. To celebrate the launch of Ryanair’s Winter
2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport, the airline has launched a limited-time seat sale. Ryanair’s Head of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said: “As Europe’s No.1 airline, Ryanair is pleased to announce our Winter 2024 schedule for City of Derry Airport with 2 routes – Birmingham & Manchester. As well as extending our new Birmingham route for the Winter season, we’re also adding extra flights on our popular Manchester route, providing Northern Ireland citizens/visitors with even more choice at the lowest fares in Europe. The announcement comes as Ryanair carries the company’s 5 millionth passenger
November/December 2024
through City of Derry Airport – a significant milestone and reflection of our 24 years of operating to/from City of Derry Airport. This year, Ryanair’s City of Derry Airport traffic will grow +66%, demonstrating Ryanair’s long-term commitment to boost Northern Ireland’s air traffic, tourism, jobs, and economy.” City of Derry Airport’s Managing Director,
Steve Frazer said: “We are thrilled to have Ryanair providing much needed air
connectivity from the ‘Gateway of the Northwest’ and Birmingham and Manchester for travellers across the region this Winter. Passengers will benefit from a new Ryanair Birmingham service on a Monday, in addition to the existing Saturday service. This will be ideal for business travellers departing at the start of the week and returning at the weekend, as well as students who regularly commute, whilst offering leisure passengers a convenient weekend break.
DISCOVER NORTH CYPRUS AT KARPAZ GATE MARINA RESORT RELAX IN BEAUTIFUL NAUTICAL SURROUNDINGS AT A YACHT-INSPIRED OASIS
spa allows clients to embrace the spirit and culture of North Cyprus with authentic therapies in exquisite surroundings.
DINING Serving Cypriot and international cuisine,
the stylish Hemingway’s Resto-Bar creates delicious dishes offering seasonal and local produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also hosts regular music nights. The Chef’s Table is an unforgettable experience of sensational traditional and modern Turkish courses.
SUSTAINABILITY Immersed in the natural beauty of the
KARPAZ Gate Marina Resort, a pioneering barefoot luxury destination on the protected Karpaz peninsula, offers guests a tranquil retreat in stunning North Cyprus – a rare unexplored corner of the Mediterranean. Set in an idyllic natural bay, the first international-standard marina development in the northern region of the island is designed with an exclusive superyacht style to create a unique escape for international travellers and sailors. The resort features a nautical- themed boutique hotel offering singular accommodation, with rooms overlooking lush gardens and a 300-berth marina for yachts and superyachts. A promenade area features a Beach Club, hamam and spa, indoor pool and jacuzzi, plus Hemingway’s Resto-Bar. With the highest standards of leisure facilities, personalised concierge service and sustainable operations, Karpaz Gate Marina is a resort like no other in Cyprus - for relaxation, wellness, pampering and culinary excellence, and as a luxurious base
to discover the nature, beaches, history and culture of fascinating North Cyprus. Whether you are seeking to banish the
blues this winter or to find a unique spring or summer break, award-winning Karpaz Gate Marina Resort and North Cyprus await with a warm welcome.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The 52-room hotel presents an unforgettable sensation of lavish superyacht luxury. The distinctive rooms or ‘cabins’ feature charming décor and furniture, dramatic sailing visuals and white wood washed ceilings to ensure guests feel pampered and at home.
THE BEACH CLUB, GALLERY AND SPA On-site amenities include an exclusive
Beach Club and restaurant, where hotel guests can relax on sunbeds or cabanas around the 33m infinity pool or on the private sandy beach. The Gallery facilities include a 20m indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, fully- equipped gym, multi-purpose studio and two meeting rooms. Offering treatments, saunas and traditional hamam, the resort’s
region, Karpaz Gate Marina Resort prioritises eco-friendly practices, including solar energy, recycling and wildlife preservation initiatives. Vibrant trees and flowers thrive in the on-site nursery, while the vegetable and herb garden and green house provide fresh produce straight to the plate alongside home-made bread and fresh, locally-sourced dairy, fish and meat.
NORTH CYPRUS
Ancient castles and abbeys, tranquil villages and vibrant culture combine with a natural, mountainous landscape and an abundance of flora and fauna and notable wildlife, including the region’s rare turtles and wild donkeys on the peninsula. From the deserted sandy beaches of Karpasia to the vibrant atmosphere of Kyrenia, Famagusta and Nicosia, North Cyprus is a unique region which can now be enjoyed from the luxurious Karpaz Gate Marina Resort.
ARKIN GROUP Karpaz Gate Marina Resort is managed by
North Cyprus-based hotelier Arkin Group. The Group’s portfolio includes The Arkin Colony Hotel in Kyrenia, The Arkin Palm Beach Hotel in Famagusta, and The Arkin Iskele Hotel, combining luxury, comfort and a unique experience for guests.
FACT BOX
• Booking and more information: Visit
www.karpazbay.com or email info@
karpazbay.com • Getting there: 1hr 40mins transfer from Larnaca airport • Concierge: The resort’s concierge service will organise airport transfer, as well as car rental, tours, activities and transportation around the island. A complimentary shuttle bus service transports guests to Yeni Erenkoy village • Address: 12 Yeni Erenkoy, 99850 Ayia Trias, North Cyprus • Arkin Group hotels: Visit
www.arkingroup. com
Ryanair’s Manchester will continue to operate on a Monday, Friday and Sunday, again ideal for both business and leisure travel, with additional services available across the Christmas holiday period to meet the needs of our local catchment area. We are extremely proud to have reached
the momentous milestone of 5 million Ryanair passengers at City of Derry Airport, and we look forward to growing the airline’s presence in the Northwest for years to come.”
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