Jet2 has confirmed a significant expansion of its Jersey programme for summer 2027, introducing two new routes and additional capacity from three UK airports. The airline, which competes with Easyjet, TUI, Wizz Air, Ryanair, and others, will now offer flights and holidays from Birmingham and Bristol, while adding extra capacity from Manchester.
New Routes and Increased Capacity
Jet2 already operates flights to Jersey from East Midlands, Leeds Bradford (exclusive route), Manchester, and Newcastle International. With this announcement, the airline will have flights and holidays on sale from six UK airports for Summer 2027, including two exclusive routes. The new services are as follows:
- Birmingham Airport – three weekly services on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, operating from 2nd May to 10th October 2027.
- Bristol Airport – two weekly services on Monday and Friday, operating from 14th May to 11th October 2027.
- Manchester Airport – three weekly services on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, operating from 2nd May to 31st October 2027.
CEO Comments
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be significantly expanding our Jersey programme for Summer 2027, with a great choice of flights now departing from six UK airports as a result. Thanks to the addition of the new routes and the existing programme, we are offering fantastic choice to Jersey. Customers and independent travel agents are wanting to book ahead and get their summer holidays sorted and now we are giving them an even greater selection of destinations to choose from. With weekend and midweek flights available, customers have plenty of opportunity to visit the stunning island of Jersey with Jet2 in Summer 2027.”
Reactions from Local Officials
Matt Thomas, Chief Executive of Ports of Jersey, commented: “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.”
Deputy Kirsten Morel, Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, added: “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.”
