Easyjet will operate flights to Dalaman in Turkey from Manchester this summer.

The budget airline will operate a thrice-weekly service to the popular holiday destination from August 6.

Easyjet’s chief executive, Andy Harrison, said the new flights to Dalaman highlight the continuing growth of the airline.

He said: "We are delighted to be offering even more routes which will be popular with sun seekers, city breakers and business passengers alike."

There are currently no other scheduled airlines offering flights to Dalaman from Manchester, although there is a wide range of charter operators to choose from on this route.