Flybe, Europe’s leading regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, has today started operating its new route from Manston, Kent’s International Airport to George Best Belfast City airport, providing travellers with convenient access to the heart of the Northern Ireland capital for the first time.

This summer service will provide return flights every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, with seats available for booking now at www.flybe.com.

Mike Rutter, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “This new summer route reaffirms our commitment to expanding our regional network out of Manston airport giving passengers a quick and direct route between South East England and Northern Ireland.  We look forward to this route generating the passenger numbers that will contribute further to the growth of local business and tourism economies.”