TUI launches winter 2025 holidays with additional flights from Newcastle Airport
TUI’s winter 2025 holidays are now on sale, with more free kids’ places than ever before.
With an extended booking window customers can now book their holidays up until Easter 2026, allowing more time to plan their trip and spread the cost.
TUI has added more regional flying options for customers based in the North East, with additional flights from Newcastle Airport to Cancun available on selected dates in March and April 2026.
Departing on 16 March, 30 March and 13 April 2026, the flights are the perfect option for those in search of a long-haul Easter getaway.
If meeting Father Christmas and his elves is high up on the agenda, TUI’s hugely popular Search for Santa day trips will also be available for winter 2025, with an extra flight added from Newcastle Airport to Kittila in Lapland to bolster the existing programme.
Included in the package are taster experiences, from reindeer sleigh rides to whizzing around on a snowmobile – and of course a visit to the big man himself.
After expanding its free kids’ portfolio for summer 2025, TUI has added more family favourites to its winter programme, with even more free kids' places.
Families can choose from the likes of TUI Blue Sensatori Akra Fethiye and TUI Magic Life Africana to take advantage of this great value offering.
Phillip Iveson, Commercial Director for TUI UK, comments: “We’re delighted to have an incredible range of holidays for winter 2025 going on sale up until Easter 2026.
“With 32 destinations on offer for holidaymakers flying out of Newcastle Airport and strong demand for Mexico, we’re pleased to upweight our Easter flying to Cancun with the addition of three flights over March & April.
“And with more free winter kids places than ever, a multitude of beach hotels from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean and winter breaks to Lapland - whatever kind of getaway customers in the North East are after they’ll find it with TUI.” 
Leon McQuaid, Director for Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted TUI is offering even more choice for our passengers with additional flights to Cancun and Lapland, whilst offering more free kids’ places than ever before.
“TUI have already announced a brand-new direct service to Agadir from summer 2025, so Cancun now represents even more investment from TUI in the North East, and a first for Newcastle with TUI’s direct long-haul flights extending into the Easter and winter period.
“Cancun offers something for everyone, from miles of picturesque, sandy beaches to beautiful ancient ruins and an amazing choice of luxury all-inclusive resorts.
“Lapland is also a truly magical destination for families, where they can experience the wonders of the Northern Lights, meet Santa in his home and go husky sleigh-riding in the snow.”
TUI offers 14-night holidays to Cancun, Mexico staying at the 4T+ Bahia Principe Grand Tulum on an all-inclusive basis from £2369 per person based on two adults sharing, flights departing from Newcastle Airport on 16 March 2026 with transfers.