TUI has announced a third weekly flight from Manchester to Melbourne Orlando International Airport, launching on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The travel giant is responding to growing appetite for Florida getaways among travellers in the region, with tens of thousands of customers flying direct with TUI Airways last summer alone.
Families in the North West can enjoy more trips to the Sunshine State as TUI is now giving them even more options to reach those famous theme parks, stunning beaches and space adventures that make Florida such a beloved destination.
Melbourne Orlando puts Florida's best attractions within easy reach, making it popular with British families.
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TUI is the only UK airline flying direct to Melbourne, Orlando
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The airport sits just 15 minutes from pristine beaches, with Cocoa Beach around half an hour away and Cape Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Center and Orlando's world-famous theme parks all less than an hour's drive.
The arrival experience is pretty seamless too, with a streamlined security checkpoint, a 'bag first' system for collecting luggage, spacious terminal areas and dedicated customer service ambassadors ready to help.
Commercial director at TUI UK & Ireland, Chris Logan, said: "From thrilling rides and scenic beaches to space-age adventures, Orlando is a playground for families looking for the perfect Florida getaway.
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"By adding extra capacity from Manchester, alongside our wider Orlando Melbourne flying programme, we're giving even more customers the chance to enjoy everything this famous holiday state has to offer. And with Melbourne's smooth, welcoming and modern arrival experience, that holiday feeling starts straight away."
Chief commercial officer at Manchester Airport, Stephen Turner, added: "We're proud to connect the people of the North to the world by offering more flights to the destinations they want to fly to than any other airport in the region. A key part of this is offering greater flexibility and choice, so TUI adding extra flights to Orlando is great news.
"There's always a special buzz around any flight to Orlando, so I'm looking forward to seeing even more excited faces in the departure lounge when these flights launch."
Holidaymakers have more options on flights to Orlando
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TUI is the only UK airline flying direct to Melbourne, Orlando, and the company will operate 239 flights to the Florida airport throughout the year.
Families across Britain have plenty of choice, with eight weekly departures from UK airports including London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Belfast.
Flights and holidays are on sale now through tui.co.uk, the TUI app and in TUI stores, with savings of up to £300 per booking on selected package holidays.
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