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The Eclipse Effect: easyJet sees boost in bookings to top spots for viewing eclipse of the century
This year’s eclipse may be over, but for many Brits the planning for next year’s has already begun, as travellers look ahead to what astronomers are calling the eclipse of the century.
Since last week’s celestial event, easyJet has seen an ‘eclipse effect’ with a 70% boost in bookings to destinations touted to offer best views of the 2027 eclipse, including to Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Gibraltar and Egypt.
Taking place on 2 August 2027, the total solar eclipse will pass across parts of southern Europe and North Africa, putting destinations such as Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt firmly on the radar of eclipse-chasing travellers. easyJet flies to four destinations along the path of totality from 11 UK airports, giving Brits plenty of options to experience the spectacle for themselves.
Bookings to Spain including Seville, Almeria, and Malaga are up 69% since last week’s eclipse, with travellers drawn by the chance to experience up to four minutes and 39 seconds of totality in Andalusia while enjoying a classic Mediterranean holiday.
Gibraltar, which sits directly on the path of totality, is also seeing strong demand, with bookings up 29%, as eclipse chasers seek out its unique vantage point at the gateway between Europe and Africa.
In North Africa, bookings to Tunisia including Enfidha and Djerba are up 189% as travellers look to experience the eclipse against a dramatic desert backdrop, while Rabat and Marrakesh in Morocco, one of the first countries the path of totality crosses after leaving Spain, is also proving increasingly popular, with bookings up 27%.
Meanwhile, Luxor in Egypt is emerging as one of the most sought-after eclipse destinations of all. Near Luxor, totality will last an impressive six minutes and 22 seconds, making it the longest total solar eclipse visible until 2114 and a truly once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.
With the ancient temples and monuments of the Nile Valley providing a breath-taking backdrop, bookings to Egypt including Luxor are up 29% as travellers plan ahead for what promises to be an extraordinary combination of natural wonder and cultural discovery.
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
– Whether you missed this year’s eclipse or are looking to witness one of nature’s greatest shows again, the 2027 total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-generation travel opportunity. We are already seeing growing interest from Brits keen to experience it for themselves, and destinations such as Egypt, Gibraltar, and Spain offer an incredible combination of an unforgettable celestial event and a truly memorable holiday.»
Top 10 Eclipse Escapes:
| Destination | Eclipse Totality | Flights From | easyJet holidays Package Holidays |
| Luxor, Egypt | Total Eclipse | £124.99* | n/a |
| Djerba, Tunisia | Total Eclipse | £50.13* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Djerba Aqua Resort on an All Inclusive basis for £1,057 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Manchester on 31 July 2027 |
| Gibraltar | Total Eclipse | £34.99* | n/a |
| Malaga, Spain | Total Eclipse | £34.99* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Best Benalmadena on a Half Board basis for £871 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Bristol on 28 July 2027 |
| Rabat, Morocco | Partial Eclipse | £32.99* | n/a |
| Marrakesh, Morocco | Partial Eclipse | £37.99* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 5* Be Live Collection Marrakech on an All Inclusive basis for £1,012 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Edinburgh on 1 August 2027 |
| Agadir, Morocco | Partial Eclipse | £36.99* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Allegro Agadir on an All Inclusive basis for £783 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from London Luton on 28 July 2027 |
| Seville, Spain | Partial Eclipse | £41.48* | easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 4* Hespiria Sevilla on a Room Only basis for £570 per person, including flights from London Gatwick on 1 August 2027 |
| Almeria, Spain | Partial Eclipse | £26.99* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 5* Cabogata Beach on a Bed & Breakfasts basis for £1,056 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from London Southend on 31 July 2027 |
| Enfidha, Tunisia | Partial Eclipse | £51.13* | easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Delfino Beach Resort and Spa on an All Inclusive basis for £904 per person, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Glasgow on 29 July 2027 |
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