About Monarch Airlines (ZB)
Monarch Airlines is a mid-sized regional carrier based in United Kingdom. It operates as a full-service carrier and is currently listed as active in our reference data. Across its scheduled network, Monarch Airlines serves roughly 30 direct destinations from 6 primary airport(s), totalling around 210 documented route pairings. a focused carrier with a meaningful regional schedule. The carrier’s ATC callsign is MONARCH.
Fare structure & what's included
As a full-service carrier, Monarch Airlines usually includes one carry-on, one personal item, and a checked bag in standard economy fares (verify by route, since some basic-economy fares strip the checked bag). Hot meals, beverages, and seat selection on the day of travel are typically included on long-haul flights, while short-haul services may sell food on board.
Hubs & main bases
The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.
Booking & check-in tips
- Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
- Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
- If your fare allows free seat selection, do it early. Mid-cabin window/aisle pairs go fast.
- Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.
Operational notes
This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.
Hub airports
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Birmingham, United Kingdom · 116 routes
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Manchester, United Kingdom · 281 routes
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London, United Kingdom · 326 routes
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London, United Kingdom · 108 routes
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Leeds, United Kingdom · 80 routes
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
East Midlands, United Kingdom · 85 routes
Top destinations served
| Code | Airport | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHX | Birmingham International Airport | Birmingham | United Kingdom |
| MAN | Manchester Airport | Manchester | United Kingdom |
| LGW | London Gatwick Airport | London | United Kingdom |
| LTN | London Luton Airport | London | United Kingdom |
| LBA | Leeds Bradford Airport | Leeds | United Kingdom |
| EMA | East Midlands Airport | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
| ACE | Lanzarote Airport | Arrecife | Spain |
| FAO | Faro Airport | Faro | Portugal |
| PMI | Palma De Mallorca Airport | Palma de Mallorca | Spain |
| TFS | Tenerife South Airport | Tenerife | Spain |
| AGP | Málaga Airport | Malaga | Spain |
| ALC | Alicante International Airport | Alicante | Spain |
| BJV | Milas Bodrum International Airport | Bodrum | Turkey |
| DLM | Dalaman International Airport | Dalaman | Turkey |
| LCA | Larnaca International Airport | Larnaca | Cyprus |
| MAH | Menorca Airport | Menorca | Spain |
| BCN | Barcelona International Airport | Barcelona | Spain |
| SSH | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt |
| AYT | Antalya International Airport | Antalya | Turkey |
| DBV | Dubrovnik Airport | Dubrovnik | Croatia |
| GIB | Gibraltar Airport | Gibraltar | Gibraltar |
| HER | Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport | Heraklion | Greece |
| HRG | Hurghada International Airport | Hurghada | Egypt |
| PFO | Paphos International Airport | Paphos | Cyprus |
| VCE | Venice Marco Polo Airport | Venice | Italy |
| FCO | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport | Rome | Italy |
| FNC | Madeira Airport | Funchal | Portugal |
| FUE | Fuerteventura Airport | Fuerteventura | Spain |
| LEI | Almería International Airport | Almeria | Spain |
| LPA | Gran Canaria Airport | Gran Canaria | Spain |