Overview

• The new route will commence on December 20, 2025, as part of Crystal Ski Holidays’ winter 2026 programme and operate exclusively on Saturdays.
• Return fares start at £293 per person and include 15kg of checked luggage plus 10kg of hand luggage.
• Crystal Ski Holidays packages combine flights, transfers and week-long half-board stays from £618 per person at resorts near Sofia.
• TUI’s decision follows rising interest in affordable Bulgarian ski breaks noted for quality hotels, top-rated ski schools and lively nightlife.
• The launch underlines TUI Airways’ ongoing investment in Newcastle Airport and accompanies the return of East Midlands–Sharm El Sheikh flights from March 2026.