Türkiye in focus as over 2 million Britons set to travel over Easter

Türkiye is seen among the top destinations as some 2 million British holidaymakers are set to jet off abroad over the Easter weekend, with one airport bracing for “record-breaking” passenger numbers.

Alongside Türkiye, Dubai and the Canary Islands are among the most popular spots amid wet and windy weather forecasts for the United Kingdom. However, trips to Dublin are also in demand.

Travel trade organization Abta said airports are reporting “strong numbers,” with 175,000 due to leave from Stansted, 105,000 from Luton, 160,000 from Manchester, 79,000 from Birmingham, and 89,000 from Edinburgh between Friday and Monday.

Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe said: “It’s exciting that record numbers of people will be taking off from here this Easter: 320,000 people will travel (through the airport) over the bank holiday weekend – that’s up 7% on April 2023.”

Glasgow predicts more than 90,000 passengers over the four days, while Birmingham…