Two new routes from Bournemouth Airport to the Channel Islands have been unveiled.

Flights to Jersey and Guernsey are scheduled from April to October by Loganair – the carrier’s first operations from Bournemouth.

Jersey and Guernsey will be served by Loganair’s 37-seat Embraer 135 jet, with the Jersey flight time at approximately 45 minutes and around 40 minutes for Guernsey.

As part of Loganair’s Summer 2019 schedule Jersey flights will be three times a week – Monday, Friday and Saturday, and once a week for Guernsey on Saturdays.

Stephen Gill, Managing Director, Bournemouth Airport said: “We warmly welcome Loganair and its cabin crews to our growing regional airport, where 35 destinations in 15 countries are being served.

“We anticipate keen interest in flights to Jersey and Guernsey from holidaymakers, weekenders and the business community across Dorset, west Hampshire and south Wiltshire.

“There is no doubt that quality carriers such as Loganair can see the benefits of operating from a customer-focused regional airport, providing convenience for passengers and saving on time and cost in travelling to alternative airports.”

Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair’s Managing Director, said: “Our two new routes to Jersey and Guernsey will make travel to these popular leisure and corporate destinations more convenient for passengers within Bournemouth Airport’s large catchment area."

Last year the carrier rebranded, with tartan tails for its aircraft and traditional tartan uniforms for cabin crew and ground staff.

Awarded Airline of the Year 2018, Loganair has a range of fares, which all include 20kg of hold luggage, 6kg of hand luggage, assigned seats and complimentary drink and snack. There are child discounts.

Lead-in fares are £46.99 one-way for the Jersey and Guernsey routes to and from Bournemouth Airport. Full details on all-in fares at Loganair.co.uk

The new routes announcement comes just 11 months after the airports management division of Rigby Group plc acquired Bournemouth Airport, with ambitions to drive growth across its operations, including doubling passenger numbers to 1.5 million over the next five years.

Flight dates and times

Monday 29th April – 30th September

JER 11.40 BOH 12.25

BOH 13.05 JER 13.50

Friday 3rd May – 4th October

JER 10.10 BOH 10.55

BOH 11.25 JER 12.10

Saturday 11th May – 14th September

JER 10.10 - BOH 10.55

BOH 14.00 - JER 14.45

BOH 11.30 - GCI 12.10

GCI 12.50 - BOH 13.30