Winter flight schedule 2024/25: Three new holiday destinations in the Orient and expansion in Northern Europe

Edelweiss, Switzerland's leading leisure airline, is expanding its offerings throughout the winter. With the 2024/25 winter flight schedule, Edelweiss will offer 66 destinations in 34 countries. The offerings on the African continent and in the Middle East will be expanded with three new, fascinating holiday destinations.

Salalah, located in southern Oman, is a paradise for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure. Here, you can relax on white sandy beaches with turquoise waters or take an exciting trip to the Rub al-Khali Desert, the largest sand desert in the world. From the end of February 2025, Edelweiss will fly twice a week from Zurich via Muscat to Salalah and return non-stop.

Edelweiss now flies to Sphinx International Airport in Egypt. Located west of Cairo and Giza, this airport is the gateway to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. The metropolis of Cairo offers a fascinating contrast with its vibrant and culturally diverse atmosphere. Sphinx Airport is also the ideal starting point for Nile cruises (in combination with the Edelweiss destination Luxor), and the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is scheduled to open later this year, is in the immediate vicinity. Starting November 6, 2024, Edelweiss will fly twice a week from Zurich to Sphinx International Airport.

The Tunisian capital, Tunis, fascinates with its rich history and culture. One highlight is the old Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for every visitor. Here, you can stroll through the narrow streets and explore the traditional souk. Furthermore, you can embark on wonderful tours through Tunisia from Tunis. Starting December 19, 2024, Edelweiss will fly twice a week from Zurich to Tunis.

Major expansion to northern destinations with tripling of services to Lapland and doubling of services to Norway
To meet the growing popularity of winter destinations in Norway and Finland, Edelweiss is significantly increasing its flight frequencies for the coming winter. Tromsø, known as the gateway to the Arctic, will be served up to five times a week. Here, travelers can experience the spectacular Northern Lights and Arctic adventure in one of the northernmost cities in the world. Evenes Airport near Narvik will also be served during winter for the first time. Narvik offers fantastic winter activities and will host the Alpine Ski World Championships in 2029. The nearby Lofoten archipelago is a picturesque destination known for its stunning fjords and mountains. Evenes will be served once a week from December 21, 2024.

In Finland, travelers can expect a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers in Ivalo, the gateway to Lapland. Ivalo will now be served twice a week instead of once. Kittilä, known for its world-class ski resorts and the charming village of Levi, will now be served twice a week. Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus, offers magical winter experiences. Edelweiss will also now serve this destination twice a week. Finally, Kuusamo, a region known for its pristine nature and diverse winter sports opportunities, will be served once a week. Flights to Finland all begin in December.

Wide range of long-haul holiday destinations
The winter flights to Tampa Bay, Florida, which began last year, will continue to operate twice weekly this winter. This means Tampa Bay will be served year-round.

The number of flights to Caribbean holiday destinations remains unchanged. As in the last winter season, Cancún will be served three times a week, Havana once a week, and Punta Cana twice a week non-stop from Zurich. Puerto Plata will be served once a week in conjunction with Montego Bay, Jamaica. San José, Costa Rica, will be served three times a week, including two flights per week in conjunction with Liberia/Guanacaste.

In Colombia, Bogotá and Cartagena will be served as of November 3rd. Flights will continue to be served twice a week.

The holiday destinations of Mauritius, Seychelles, and Cape Town remain a fixed part of Edelweiss' winter flight schedule. The popular South African metropolis will be served up to four times a week throughout the winter. The Maldives will be served three times a week from Zurich, including one weekly flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Phuket, Thailand, will be served three times a week.

Double the number of flights to Cape Verde and season extensions for various short- and medium-haul destinations
Flights to Sal in Cape Verde will be doubled. There will now be four to five flights per week, including attractive weekend flights, significantly improving accessibility to this dream destination. Capacity for flights to Morocco will also be increased. Agadir will now be served almost continuously with non-stop flights on Saturdays.

There are also expansions at some classic summer destinations: After Djerba, Bilbao, Ibiza, Antalya, and Cagliari, the season will be extended into November/December or the season start brought forward to February/March. Split and Faro will even be served year-round for the first time.

A complete overview of destinations and frequencies, including a comparison to the previous year, can be found in the appendix to this press release. The flights are now available for booking at flyedelweiss.com and through all usual sales channels.