TUI is set to launch new flights to a pretty island with golden beaches and quaint villages

Next summer will launch flights between the UK and Djerba in Tunisia.

British tourists disembarking from a TUI Boeing 757-200 jet at Amilcar Cabral International Airport, Cape Verde.TUI will launch flights to Djerba in Tunisia next summer Credit: Alamy Tourists relax on a beach on the island of Djerba with camels by the water.The flights will operate from London Gatwick Airport twice a week Credit: Reuters

The flights will take off from London Gatwick Airport twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays.

Just three hours and 15 minutes from the UK, Djerba is known for its 34C weather, sandy beaches and sights.

Even in winter you can still expect temperatures around 20C – much warmer than the UK.

As one of ‘s lesser-known islands, travellers can book a holiday to the island with TUI from £659.

The island sits off Tunisia‘s south-east coast and across the island’s coast you will find resorts and pretty villages.

Travellers can book many different experiences on the island including seeing the desert, heading to cave villages and exploring Star Wars .

Away from the beaches, there are also sprawling souks to explore such as Houmt Souk.

Lisa Minot, Head of Travel, who recently visited, said: “Relatively undiscovered by us Brits, Djerba is a great-value option for those looking to explore beyond the Med favourites.

An overview of the village of Guellala on Djerba island, Tunisia, with numerous white and light-colored buildings and palm trees in the foreground and a blue sea in the background.Djerba reaches up to 34C in the summer Credit: Alamy Djerba Island shoreline with boats on the sandy beach and clear turquoise waters.Across the island, you can head to pretty beaches Credit: Getty

“The resemblance to the alleyways of Mykonos andis striking and my arty stroll ends at a small cafe under a sprawling canopy of trees in a sunlit square.

“But when I tell you a small cup of strong coffee here costs 25p, you’ll know I am nowhere near the trendy

“The small town of sits at the centre of the island of Djerba —which was used as a filming location for Star Wars — just off the south coast of Tunisia.

“And at its heart is Djerbahood, the passion project of a famous French art gallery owner who convinced some of the world’s best street artists to travel to Djerba, and its inhabitants to allow their walls to be daubed.

“Now, more than 250 murals and sculptures have transformed the heart of the neighbourhood.”

You could stay at TUI BLUE Palm Beach Palace which is a beachfront,

Alternatively, head to TUI MAGIC LIFE Penelope Beach, which is an all-inclusive resort ideal for , with sports, entertainment, food and drink included.

TUI UK & Ireland Managing Director Neil Swanson said: “Tunisia has been growing in popularity with our customers, and it is easy to see why.

“It offers sunshine, great beaches and really good value, which is exactly what many people are looking for when they are planning their next holiday.

The 15th-century Fort Bordj el Kebir on the island of Djerba, Tunisia.As well as explore pretty villages Credit: Getty Topic-banner-travel-tiktok

“Djerba gives them all of that, but with something a bit different too. It has a lovely laid-back island feel, beautiful, warm temperatures for much of the year and plenty to explore if you want more than a week by the pool.

“By addingcharter flights from we are making it even easier for customers to get there as part of their TUI holiday.

“It is a brilliant option for families, couples and groups who want somewhere sunny, great value and a little less expected.”