Loganair has announced it is providing a new service between the Isle of Man and Southampton.

Isle of Man Airport has announced the new flight which will be a through service via Manchester with return flights operating every Saturday from January 10 to March 28 next year at Ronaldsway.

Posting on social media, the airport says: ‘This is a through service via Manchester, meaning you’ll stay on board during the stop - no need to disembark or re-board. It’s a smooth, time-saving option for leisure, business, or cruise travel.’

Specific flight times have not been determined but the flights will start from £99 one way.

Southampton is regarded as a gateway to the south coast and also the cruise capital of the UK. There are also direct trains to London, Portsmouth, Winchester and the New Forest.