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More flights mean more holiday opportunities in Lanzarote

By RomanticHeart | December 20, 2009

With the launch of new Aer Lingus flights to the popular Canary Island of Lanzarote, it’s the perfect time for an sunny getaway. British holidaygoers well appreciate the sunny climate of this beautiful island. Year-round sunshine, stunning shoreline views and cheap hotels in Lanzarote are now more accessible than ever before, with new flight routes going from Gatwick to Arrecife airport three days a week.

The new route announcement follows news earlier in the year that the Spanish government will be offering discounts on airport taxes to airlines meeting certain criteria when flying to Spanish destinations. The new flights are the government’s latest attempt to fuel the thriving tourism economy, both on the islands and Spanish mainland. The tourism in Lanzarote, like many other European destinations, was hit hard last year after the turbulent down turn in the economy. Its airport saw a reduction of 3.3% in December 2008 compared with the same time the previous year, which raised concerns about the health of local tourism.

There’s no doubt the new route announced between London and Lanzarote will be welcome news to the island. Holidaymakers will receive the news equally as well, as it offers an affordable yet by no means boring getaway. The new flights start from £34.99 one way, meaning this popular Canary Island destination is shaping up as an excellent choice this winter. There are several options on cheap Lanzarote hotels, depending on your preferences. A bungalow for two in a four star resort, for example, costs as little as £14 per person per night this October, while all-inclusive hotels in Lanzarote can be found for around £27. One positive thing about the credit cruch, is that it’s driven down holiday prices, making a sunny trip affordable this autumn.