Cornwall Airport Newquay and Murray Travel are launching direct-flight package holidays to Tenerife in March 2027 in response to sustained passenger demand for additional winter sun destinations and package holiday options from Cornwall.
The holidays, going on sale at the Royal Cornwall Show on Thursday 4 June 2026, will offer two direct departures from Newquay to Tenerife on Friday 5th of March 2027 and Friday 12th March 2027. The airport says this initiative forms part of Cornwall Airport Newquay’s wider strategy to strengthen regional connectivity by providing greater choice and convenience for passengers while reducing reliance on airports outside the region.
The airport’s international passenger numbers have risen from 74,069 in 2022 to more than 203,900 in 2024 and in April 2026, international passengers accounted for 66% of total traffic, up from 54% a year earlier. Nigel Scott, Commercial Director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: “Our role is about more than operating flights; it’s about strengthening regional connectivity and ensuring people across Cornwall and the wider South West can access the destinations they want, directly from their local airport.
“By partnering with Murray Travel to offer direct flights to Tenerife, we’re making it easier for local residents to travel, reducing the need for lengthy journeys to airports outside the county and keeping more travel spend within the region. It’s another example of how we’re working with partners to expand opportunities for our passengers while supporting Cornwall’s long-term connectivity and economic resilience.”
Scott Murray, Director at Murray Travel, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with Cornwall Airport Newquay to offer these new direct Tenerife departures in March 2027.
“The response to our Lapland day trip from Newquay has been incredible, and it has shown us just how much appetite there is locally for convenient, direct flights to exciting destinations. Tenerife remains one of the UK’s favourite holiday spots, so we’re really pleased to be able to offer this short trial programme and give customers in Cornwall and the surrounding area the chance to fly straight from their local airport.
“We see this as a brilliant opportunity to build on the success of Lapland and we’re excited to explore connecting Newquay further in the future.”
