More than 180,000 people are jetting off with bmi, the UK’s second largest full service scheduled airline, this Christmas and New Year.

Dublin, Belfast and Edinburgh are the three most popular destinations out of London Heathrow over the festive period, closely followed by Amsterdam and Glasgow. Flights from Manchester to Chicago are also proving popular.

Demand from passengers travelling to visit family and friends, and partygoers heading for traditional New Year hot spots is high and it’s easy to see why. Fares out of London Heathrow during the holiday period start from as little as £24 to Glasgow, £31.40 to Amsterdam, £43.10 to Glasgow and £51.40 to Madrid (one way, including all taxes and internet booking discount). The bmi website can be found at www.flybmi.com.

Top five Christmas destinations - European
Dublin
/ Amsterdam
/ Paris
/ Milan
/ Brussels

Top five Christmas destinations - domestic

Belfast
/ Edinburgh
/ Glasgow
/ Manchester
/ Teesside

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