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Jet2 launches one-off trips to Iceland and the Northern Lights from Birmingham

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have unveiled plans for a programme of dedicated trips to Iceland from Birmingham Airport to experience the spectacular Northern Lights next March.

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The Northern Lights over Iceland

The carrier is offer customers the choice of either a three-night midweek or four-night weekend trips in the second week of March.

]Customers can take their pick from flight-only or package holiday options from Birmingham Airport, with flight-only deals starting from £169 return and package options with Jet2CityBreaks starting from £579.

Package breaks with Jet2CityBreaks include a guided Northern Lights Tour, flights with Jet2.com including 22kg hold luggage, transfers to and from the airport, as well as a choice of 3 and 4-star hotels in central Reykjavik which provide the perfect base from which to explore. In addition, excursions to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are also available to buy.

The four night weekend trip will run on March 7-11, 2019, with the three-night midweek break running from March 11-14.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “Iceland is a destination that is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to its abundance of natural wonders, such as the Northern Lights, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon. As well as geothermal spas, geysers, natural parks and the incredible Aurora Borealis, Iceland also offers the ultimate city break destination in stylish Reykjavik, which is the world’s northernmost capital.

“This programme of dedicated trips to Iceland from Birmingham Airport gives our customers even more choice for winter 2019. The beauty of Iceland, coupled with the fantastic benefits available through Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, means we are confident of a very successful programme.”