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THE UK is to get its first direct link into Sarajevo for a decade with the launch of flights from Manchester and Gatwick next month.

Fly Bosnia will operate a weekly flight from Manchester, via Gatwick, from the end of June. Currently, UK passengers have to travel via other European cities with airlines including Lufthansa, Austrian and Malev.

The operation has been spearheaded by All Leisure Group chairman Roger Allard and direct-sell operator Indigo Holidays.

Allard will be chairman while Indigo will provide reservations and funding for aircraft.

Indigo chief executive Todd Carpenter said: “It’s a bit different from what we normally do, but it is a great opportunity. Bosnia is waiting to be discovered.” 

The carrier expects Sarajevo and surrounding areas to become tourism hotspots over the next two years.

Prices will start from £199 return.