Iraqi Airways is adding two new destinations in the Spring to its service from Manchester airport. Starting in March, the airline will begin services to Sulaymaniyah and Erbil, flying from Terminal One at the global gateway to the North.
Passengers will enjoy the comfort of a brand new Boeing 737-800 with capacity for 162 with tickets for flights on both of these routes available online at www.iraqiairways.co.uk
Ken O’Toole Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airports Group (MAG), said:
“We are pleased to welcome Iraqi Airways to Manchester Airport and further increase the options and choice for passengers travelling to and from the Middle East.
“Manchester is now the only airport outside of London to offer these routes with Iraqi Airways, and confirms the national role played by our airport. With Manchester already having two runways and a catchment area of 22 million people living with two hours of the airport, we have the capacity to support airlines that have ambition to grow in the UK.”
Saad Al-Khafaji General Manager UK, Iraqi Airways said:
“We are looking forward to working with everyone at Manchester Airport to offer passengers the opportunity to fly direct to Iraq.
“With a strong Kurdish community across the region in the North and West Midlands, we are sure the route will prove to be popular.”
Manchester Airport, the UK’s third biggest airport, with over 210 destinations served by 65 airlines already has over ten daily flights to the Middle East and continues to add further long-haul destinations.
For more information see www.manchesterairport.co.uk or www.iraqiairways.co.uk