Jet2 has announced what it describes as a "significant" expansion from Birmingham Airport (BHX) with the launch of a new route to Jersey for Summer 2027. The UK's largest tour operator and third largest airline will introduce flights and holidays from Birmingham to the scenic Channel Island destination from 2 May to 10 October 2027.
More Choice and Flexibility for Holidaymakers
Offering holidaymakers even greater choice and flexibility when it comes to booking ahead and exploring the largest of the Channel Islands, three weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday) will operate from the airport during this period. This new route is part of Jet2's ongoing commitment to expanding its network from Birmingham Airport.
CEO Comments
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are delighted to be launching Jersey as a new destination from Birmingham Airport for Summer 2027. With a great choice of flights available to this fantastic destination, holidaymakers have so much choice and flexibility when it comes to booking ahead and enjoying a holiday to Jersey with Jet2. Given the appeal of this fantastic destination, we are very confident that these new flights and holidays from Birmingham Airport will be hugely popular, and we look forward to taking more holidaymakers to Jersey in Summer 2027."
Support from Jersey Officials
Matt Thomas, Chief Executive of Ports of Jersey, said: "The growth that Jet2 has announced for 2027 demonstrates the growing confidence airlines have in Jersey. Increased capacity and a longer season delivers greater choice and improved connectivity. It's a great boost for our tourism industry, making Jersey more accessible to key UK markets and providing more flexibility for Islanders."
Tricia Warwick, Chief Executive of Visit Jersey, added: "Jet2's expanded service and increased capacity for 2027 is a real vote of confidence in Jersey as a destination, and we are delighted for more visitors from across the UK to discover our island. Jersey has so much to offer, from our warm welcome and fascinating history to our stunning coastline, countless outdoor adventures, and vibrant dining scene. The addition of new routes from Birmingham and Bristol to Jersey, along with additional capacity and an extended season, is a great boost for the island's visitor economy and local businesses. We look forward to continuing our work with Jet2 and Ports of Jersey, and to inspiring prospective visitors from these new markets to choose Jersey for their next getaway."
Deputy Kirsten Morel, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, said: "Jet2's significant expansion for summer 2027 is excellent news for Jersey's visitor economy. The strength of its flight-only and Jet2holidays packages will bring new visitors to Jersey and support our local businesses, making it easier to discover everything our island has to offer."
Birmingham Airport Welcomes New Route
Matthew Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer of Birmingham Airport, commented: "It is great to welcome Jersey as a new route for Jet2 for Summer 2027. This route will add extra capacity direct from Birmingham Airport to the island, enabling our customers to book this short hop break. With more than 65 routes on sale this summer, Jet2 continues to serve the people of the region with an excellent choice of sunshine and city destinations, all delivered with the airline's renowned high standards of customer service."
