Jet2.com has unveiled its Winter 2027/28 ski programme from Birmingham Airport, offering snow sports enthusiasts in the Midlands direct flights to six top Alpine destinations. The airline is responding to sustained demand by expanding its ski offering, with over 56,000 seats on sale for the season, which runs from mid-December 2027 through the winter.
Six Alpine Destinations from Birmingham
The new programme includes flights to Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Turin, giving skiers and snowboarders access to some of the best slopes in the French, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps, as well as the Tyrolean Mountains. Services will operate from mid-December 2027, with a mix of weekend and weekday flights to offer flexibility for short breaks, long weekends, or mid-week escapes.
Jet2.com, which describes itself as a UK consumer champion, has seen continued demand for ski flights from Birmingham Airport. The expansion means customers can book early and plan their alpine holidays well in advance, securing their preferred travel dates.
Flight Times and Baggage Allowance
Travellers flying with Jet2.com can expect friendly flight times, a 10kg hand baggage allowance, and hold luggage and ski carriage each weighing up to 22kg. This generous allowance is designed to make the journey to the slopes as smooth as possible.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We enjoyed another successful ski season last winter, and with skiers and snowboarders already looking ahead to Winter 27/28, we have responded by launching our ski programme for next winter from Birmingham Airport. With perfectly timed flights at the most popular times and a range of airports to fly into, we are certain next year’s ski programme will be our best yet.”
Birmingham Airport Welcomes Expansion
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at Birmingham Airport, added: “It’s great to see Jet2.com responding to the needs of our customers by launching their biggest ever ski programme from Birmingham Airport. We’re confident this expansion will be hugely popular with snow-sport lovers across the Midlands who want to escape to some of Europe’s best slopes for the 2027/28 winter season, flying directly from their local airport.”
The airport’s support underscores the importance of this route expansion for the region, providing a convenient departure point for winter sports enthusiasts.
Detailed Route Breakdown
Jet2.com has confirmed the following service frequencies for each destination from Birmingham Airport:
- Chambery: Up to two weekly services on Saturdays and Sundays, serving as a gateway to French Alps resorts like Courchevel, host of the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
- Geneva: Up to four weekly services on Thursdays, Sundays, and twice daily on Saturdays, providing access to Tignes, Flaine, Verbier, Zermatt, and the Three Valleys.
- Salzburg: Weekly Saturday services, connecting to Kaprun, Mayrhofen, and Obertauern in Austria.
- Grenoble: Weekly Saturday services, offering access to over 175 ski resorts including Morzine, Chamonix, Chamrousse, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d’Huez, and Avoriaz.
- Turin: Weekly Sunday services, with easy access to Pila, Vars, Le Corbier, and Val d’Isere in Italy.
- Innsbruck: Weekly Saturday services, providing direct access to the Tyrolean capital and its surrounding ski areas.
This comprehensive schedule is designed to cater to a wide range of ski preferences, from beginner-friendly resorts to challenging terrain for experienced skiers.
Booking and Availability
With the programme now on sale, customers can secure their flights for Winter 2027/28. The early launch allows skiers and snowboarders to plan their trips with confidence, taking advantage of the best availability and pricing.
Jet2.com’s expansion at Birmingham Airport reflects a broader trend of increased demand for ski travel from the Midlands, as more people seek convenient access to Europe’s premier winter sports destinations.
