Holidaymakers planning a sunny city break in France this summer will be glad to hear of some new flight options.

Low-cost airline, EasyJet has extended its existing winter route from Bristol to Lyon to operate throughout July, August and September.

The flights will commence on 1 July and will operate twice a week on Monday and Friday. They will be operated on an A320 aircraft.

The extension of the route to Lyon will provide an additional 10,044 seats on 54 flights. It is expected to be popular amongst those looking to enjoy the cuisine on offer in the gastronomic capital of the world, the stunning architecture on display in its old town and its perfectly manicured parks.

The airline will also position its 17th aircraft at Bristol this summer as well as launching three brand new routes from the airport this July - Milan and Brindisi in Italy and Biarritz in France.

EasyJet now operates up to 770 flights a week from Bristol across 74 routes - 10 per cent more flights compared to summer 2018.

Ali Gayward, UK country manager at EasyJet, said: "We are delighted to announce the extension of EasyJet's service between Bristol and Lyon to the summer months. This is a route which is expected to be especially popular amongst those looking to enjoy great food in a stunning city backdrop this Summer.

"Our ongoing growth at Bristol demonstrates EasyJet's long-term commitment to providing connectivity for the South West. We continue to be the largest airline at Bristol and in the coming weeks we will carry our 55 millionth passenger, showing that our customers continue to book with confidence."

"EasyJet has now been at Bristol for over 18 years and this new route plays a key role in its overall expansion strategy, offering both low fares and great service."

For more information and to book flights, visit easyjet.com.