New flight route from Manchester to Helsinki with easyJet
24/03/2010With easyJet's new flight route from Manchester to Helsinki soon to depart on 28th March, Northerners now have the perfect excuse to embark on a stylish city break to Helsinki or venture further afield to discover the ancient town of Porvoo, the Ekenas Archipelago or enjoy the last of the snowfall in Lapland.
Set on the sea, Helsinki is an exciting and dynamic capital offering the best in design, museums, history, culture and chic sophistication. In winter, landing in Helsinki is a spectacular sight with the ice-covered harbour playing host to Nordic walkers with poles in hand darting across the frozen waters. In summer, there is a happy outdoor culture with leafy promenades and sunny open spaces that can be enjoyed in almost 24 hours of sunlight.
Helsinki has recently been voted the third World Design Capital for 2012 and design aficionados will not be left disappointed. Helsinki's Design District is a creative hub in the centre of the city spreading over 25 streets and featuring over 170 points of design interest from fashion boutiques such as the well known Marimekko to heavyweight furniture and design emporiums including Artek and national glass designer Iittala.
For maritime buffs or water lovers, Suomenlinna is one of the world's largest historical maritime fortresses built on six islands in the 1700's to protect the Eastern part of the empire against Russian attack. Today Suomenlinna is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is just a fifteen minute ferry ride from Helsinki's Market Square. Once there, guided walking tours are available but many Finns prefer to simply pack up a picnic and find a quiet spot on one of the islands from which to enjoy.
Other Press Releases
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2011
- 12/10/2011 | AER ARANN SUSPEND SERVICES FOR THE WINTER SEASON
- 19/07/2011 | Galway Airport Strategy Team to deliver report by 30 August 2011
- 11/07/2011 | Airport Family Day a huge success!
- 21/06/2011 | FREE Car Parking!
- 14/06/2011 | The Board of Galway Airport and its majority Shareholder, Galway Chamber confirm the airport is here to stay!
- 09/06/2011 | Minister's decision causes serious concern at Galway Airport
- 28/04/2011 | ETIHAD Celebrates Seventh Anniversary of Service to Thailand
- 19/04/2011 | Galway Airport provides Air Traffic Control training for international students
- 07/04/2011 | Menlo Park Hotel unveiled as the Winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2011
- 06/04/2011 | Aer Arann launches Saturday Specials Promotion
- 06/04/2011 | Prince Albert II of Monaco flies into Galway
- 27/03/2011 | First Aer Arann Flight to London Southend takes to the skies from Galway
- 08/03/2011 | NUIG Charity Skydive at Galway Airport raises €10,000
- 07/02/2011 | Lorient is back - OOH LA LA!
- 31/01/2011 | Aer Arann opens new gateway to London
- 20/01/2011 | AER ARANN LAUNCHES LORIENT-GALWAY SUMMER ROUTE
- 14/01/2011 | Minister's announcement causes serious concern at Galway Airport 2010
- 16/12/2010 | Airport welcomes Government vote of confidence
- 12/12/2010 | Etihad announces special offers from Abu Dhabi to Seoul
- 16/11/2010 | Galway Airport welcomes local initiative by Senator Fidelma Healy Eames
- 11/11/2010 | Galway Airport stakeholders agree 5 Year Plan
- 04/11/2010 | Galway Airport Press Statement
- 02/11/2010 | Manx2.com busy promoting the Isle of Man
- 04/10/2010 | Airport to introduce Airport Facilities Fee
- 02/10/2010 | Galway Airport is an integral and vital support for the West of Ireland
- 14/09/2010 | MANX2.COM TO SET UP BASE IN BELFAST
- 06/09/2010 | Mayor of Galway City visits Galway Airport
- 27/08/2010 | Examiner Appointed to Aer Arann
- 24/08/2010 | MANX2.COM Pops New Cork Route Into Schedule
- 04/08/2010 | Cityjet Jets in for Ladies Day!
- 09/07/2010 | MANX2.COM set to launch Galway to Isle of Man Connection
- 11/06/2010 | Galway Airport receives clarification from MEPS and EU Commission over PSO Funding
- 08/06/2010 | New General Aviation Hangar Opened
- 01/06/2010 | Etihad launches non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Erbil
- 10/05/2010 | Aer Arann Brings the West and South East of Ireland Even Closer with New Services
- 04/05/2010 | manx2.com to introduce Belfast International to Galway Air Link
- 04/05/2010 | ‘Galway links West to North with New ‘Sky-Road'
- 26/04/2010 | BMW Regional Assembly Presents Airports Report to Minister Dempsey
- 20/04/2010 | Etihad to commence services to Iraq
- 01/04/2010 | New later time for last flight RE 239 from Dublin
- 31/03/2010 | Regional Assembly Report Highlights Value of Regional Airports
- 29/03/2010 | Get Connected with New Spring/Summer 2010 Timetable
- 28/03/2010 | Etihad launches non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo
- 24/03/2010 | New flight route from Manchester to Helsinki with easyJet
- 15/03/2010 | Etihad expands codeshare flights in Australia
- 04/03/2010 | Etihad and ANA Codeshare comes into Service
- 22/02/2010 | You can now go anywhere in the world from Galway Airport
- 12/02/2010 | Etihad secures additional flights to Australia
- 04/02/2010 | Etihad Airways launches Japan services
- 31/01/2010 | Abu Dhabi Airport records a 7.3% increase in passenger numbers in 2009
- 26/01/2010 | Aer Arann Signs Franchise Agreement with Aer Lingus
- 19/01/2010 | Aer Arann's Galway - Lorient direct route returns 2009
- 29/12/2009 | Etihad to increase services to Beirut
- 16/12/2009 | Etihad Airways builds on Dublin success
- 06/12/2009 | Etihad to operate daily flights to Kathmandu
- 03/12/2009 | A GIFT AND A HALF FROM AER ARANN
- 02/12/2009 | 'Shop Galway This Christmas' campaign
- 06/11/2009 | Galway Routes Top Airline's List of Most Popular Routes During Campaign
- 18/10/2009 | Etihad Airways resumes flights to Sri Lanka
- 01/10/2009 | Cape Town becomes second South Africa destination
- 08/09/2009 | Airport Convenience - The Connacht Sentinel
- 23/08/2009 | Etihad Airways: New winter schedule offers greater flight frequencies
- 19/08/2009 | Etihad Airways and American Airlines codeshare gains approval
- 19/08/2009 | Air Asia flies to first Middle East destination - ABU DHABI
- 05/08/2009 | Etihad experiences record passenger numbers
- 24/07/2009 | Etihad : Cape Town to become second destination in South Africa
- 24/07/2009 | Galway Chamber Business Awards 2009
- 21/07/2009 | Galway Airport questions An Bord Snip recommendations
- 19/07/2009 | New Hotel Partner joins Etihad Guest loyalty programme
- 09/07/2009 | Fly the Family for less with 75% off all Aer Arann kids fares!
- 29/06/2009 | New Services for families flying from ABU DHABI
- 26/06/2009 | Aer Arann connects Galway to Cork through Dublin
- 08/06/2009 | Connemara Celebrates Aviation History
- 02/06/2009 | ETIHAD launches flights to Istanbul
- 28/05/2009 | Aer Arann says Bonjour to Summer 2009!
- 25/05/2009 | Connemara Celebrates Aviation History
- 24/05/2009 | Etihad Airways to sponsor Manchester City FC
- 27/04/2009 | Portumna head for sunshine with Aer Arann & Etihad Airways
- 01/04/2009 | ETIHAD launches maiden MELBOURNE service
- 01/04/2009 | New Airport site takes flight!
- 17/02/2009 | Galway Airport marks a New Departure!
- 15/01/2009 | Etihad to codeshare with Aer Arann 2008
- 28/10/2008 | Galway Airport endeavours to maintain jobs at the Airport
- 21/10/2008 | Galway Airport Manages to Safeguard Jobs
- 20/10/2008 | The West Continues to go Dutch!
- 01/09/2008 | Galway Airport Vision 2030
- 15/05/2008 | Aer Arann Retains Galway PSO Air Routes
- 31/01/2008 | Minister unveils new ’Galway Airport’
- 16/01/2008 | Galway Airport welcomes Aer Arann’s expansion into Continental Europe
- 09/01/2008 | Galway Airport announces strategic Management appointments 2007
- 12/11/2007 | Yet another Milestone at Galway Airport
- 31/10/2007 | Two Millionth Passenger for Galway Airport
- 21/09/2007 | Reasons to choose Aer Arann and Galway Airport
- 20/09/2007 | A New High for Galway Airport!
- 13/07/2007 | Work commences on New Look Galway Airport
- 29/05/2007 | Aer Arann signs New Lease for Hangar Facilities at Galway Airport 2006
- 17/10/2006 | Galway Airport wins top national award
- 08/05/2006 | Galway Airport sponsor Keith Finnegan show 2005
- 24/01/2005 | Galway Airport Still Fastest Growing 2004
- 09/11/2004 | Galway Airport Runway Works
- 04/10/2004 | Galway Airport in top 3 for service
- 13/07/2004 | Record Month at Galway Airport
- 07/06/2004 | New route to France launched
- 01/01/2004 | It’s official... Galway Airport is the fastest growing airport in Ireland 2003
- 27/11/2003 | Edinburgh Galway launched




Galway Airport, Carnmore, Co. Galway, Ireland