TUI cancels Rhodes flight from Norwich Airport amid wildfires

Thousands of holidaymakers have been forced to leave hotels in Rhodes due to the blazes and fires have also been reported on Corfu and Evia amid scorching temperatures.

The travel firm has since cancelled flights to Rhodes from airports across the country, including Norwich Airport.

Infographic of Greece wildfires (Image: PA)

A spokeswoman for Tui said: "We have cancelled all outbound flights to Rhodes up to and including Friday, July 28, and have also cancelled all outbound flights for customers travelling to impacted hotels up to and including on Sunday, July 30.

"All customers due to travel on these flights will receive full refunds.

"Passengers due to travel to areas not affected by fires on July 29 and 30 will be offered a fee-free amend to another holiday or the option to cancel for a full refund."

According to the Norwich Airport website, a flight was scheduled to leave for Rhodes on Wednesday with tourists set to fly to Corfu on Friday.

READ MORE: Brave Norfolk man's EIGHT hour battle to save people on fire-ravaged Rhodes

Tui claims more than 300 representatives are working to support customers impacted by the fires, with three dedicated overnight flights to transport stranded passengers back to the UK. 

She added: "We've been working with the local authorities in Corfu following the outbreak of a wildfire in the northeast of the island last night resulting in guests being evacuated from a small number of hotels.

"As a precautionary measure, we also stopped new arrivals into the affected hotels for July 24 and July 25.

"The situation is now fully under control and guests are returning to their hotels to continue their holidays as planned."

While recognising how "distressing and difficult" the situation was, TUI encouraged those affected to follow the advice of the local authorities and keep in touch with representatives who are present in all evacuation centres.