TUI is expanding its Manchester to Florida programme for Summer 2026, adding an extra weekly flight to meet growing customer demand in the North West.
*All details correct at time of publish (19 February 2026)
TUI Airways will operate three weekly flights from Manchester to Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), Florida, from Friday 22 May, adding an additional service to boost capacity on the route.
This increase is part of TUI’s wider Orlando Melbourne programme, which offers a total of eight weekly departures to Florida from UK airports including London Gatwick, Newcastle, Glasgow and Belfast.
Chris Logan, Commercial Director at TUI UK & Ireland, says: “Florida remains a firm favourite with our customers, with tens of thousands flying direct from Manchester last summer.
“From 22 May, we’re adding an extra Manchester to Melbourne flight, complementing our wider UK programme to Florida from London Gatwick, Newcastle, Glasgow and Belfast, giving even more of our customers the chance to enjoy Florida’s world-class parks, beaches and attractions.”
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said: “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.”
Melbourne Orlando International Airport provides convenient access to key Florida destinations. Pristine beaches are just 15 minutes’ drive away, Cocoa Beach around 30 minutes, and Cape Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Center and Orlando’s world-famous theme parks all under an hour by car.
The airport also offers a streamlined security process, a ‘bag first’ arrivals service, spacious terminal areas and dedicated customer service ambassadors, supporting smooth operations and a positive passenger experience.
TUI Airways is the only UK airline operating direct flights to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and will operate a total of 239 flights across the year.
Flights and package holidays are available now via tui.co.uk, the TUI app and in TUI stores, with selected packages offering savings of up to £300 per booking.
*UP TO £300 OFF PER BOOKING
- Save up to £300 per booking on selected holidays this summer. Plus, get an extra £200 with code EXTRA200 when you spend £1,000 on selected stays.
- The offer applies to selected package holidays departing between 1 May and 31 October 2026, for a minimum of two people, and bookings must be made between 11 February and 2 March 2026.
- The up to £300 saving is automatically applied as an online discount. Terms and conditions apply.
Flying Programme: Manchester Airport – Melbourne International Airport
- Monday: 04 May – 26 Oct 2026 (does not operate 22 Jun – 13 Jul 2026). Departs 11:05 local (MAN)
- Thursday: 07 May – 29 Oct. Departs 11:10 local (MAN)
- Friday (new flight): 22 May – 30 Oct. Departs 10:00 local (MAN)
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