Ski holidays from Blackpool

Located in Lancashire and serving Cumbria and the Lake District, Blackpool offers direct flights to the Alps, and provides convenient access to some of the best skiing in Europe. A hub for Jet2.com, the airline operates a seasonal service to Geneva, a major base for many of the Alpine ski resorts, with skiing holidays from Blackpool now a viable option for all levels of skier and boarder, from beginner to expert.    

 

A more convenient departure point for many local residents than Manchester and Leeds Bradford, skiing holidays from Blackpool offer an excellent opportunity to visit the mountains this winter, and enjoy action on the slopes as well as exciting après-ski when the lifts close. Skiing holidays from Blackpool include major resorts in France and Switzerland, and feature world-class ski centres such as Chamonix, a favourite with expert skiers, as well as established bases in the Portes du Soleil such as Avoriaz and Morzine. There are also skiing holidays from Blackpool based in a variety of Swiss resorts, including the traditional Wengen, with its charming town centre and quaint mountain railway, the internationally-renowned Zermatt and Verbier, and Les Diablerets, Villars and Crans Montana.

 

It's recommended to book early for a skiing holiday from Blackpool to guarantee ideal dates and accommodation choices, due to the limited service offered from the airport to the ski regions. Although packages may often be slightly more expensive than those departing from larger airports, many find the ease of departure and shorter transfer time on skiing holidays from Blackpool well worth it. The best time to find a bargain skiing holiday from Blackpool is during the low season period, as the high season weeks do see huge demand and tend to get booked up very early, although flexible travellers can sometimes snag last-minute skiing holiday specials and late-availability deals at reduced prices.