This is the coolest way to see the Northern Lights this winter
A Northern Lights tour is one of the most magical experiences you can have in a lifetime and you don't have to spend days searching for the elusive Aurora if you're short on annual leave either.
Jetting off for a day on a Northern Lights flight is one of the coolest winter breaks around and means you can get even closer to the incredible natural phenomenon than if you were on a Northern Lights cruise or watching them from a glass igloo.
This year, you can see the lights from a plane with Prima thanks to our exclusive one-day trip. If you love flying and seeing beautiful sights, this unique mini-break is for you. What's more, you'll enjoy a three-course meal and hear all about what to expect and what causes the natural light display from a BBC astronomer.
Ahead of our unique tour, we've rounded up the reasons why we'll be watching the Northern Lights from a flight this winter.
Higher chance of seeing the Northern Lights
Evading light pollution and adverse weather conditions, we'll be able to chase the lights across the starry skies with experts, including world-class astrophotographer and presenter of BBC’s The Sky at Night Pete Lawrence. He'll be on hand to explain the constellations and the science behind the Aurora.
Better access
Not only will we have more of a chance of witnessing the Northern Lights, but we can keep warm and avoid long treks in the Arctic snow.
We'll have three and a half hours to spot the lights from the comfort of a plane too – far more time than we're able to stand out in -38oC!
Three-course dinner
Before the flight, we'll be treated to a fancy dinner at a lovely restaurant in luxury airport hotel, Sofitel London Gatwick – no need to chew on reindeer by a campfire!
Expert presentations
Following dinner, we'll listen to interesting presentations from astronomers and night sky experts before they accompany us on the flight.
Best seats on the plane
There’s no need to spend hours lying in the snow craning your neck, as each passenger on the flight gets time in the plane’s prime viewing spots for the best chances of seeing the Aurora. We can just sit back and take in the magical views.
Book your ticket to see the Northern Lights from a plane* for £299 per person this winter.
*The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and successful sightings cannot be guaranteed
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