Jet2 has confirmed an 'immensely popular' change for Birmingham Airport passengers, announcing the launch of flights and holidays to Tunisia from Birmingham Airport for next summer. The UK's largest tour operator and third largest airline will operate two weekly services (Wednesdays and Saturdays) to the North African hotspot from 1 May to 30 October 2027.
New Destination and Resorts
The exciting new addition means customers travelling to Tunisia with Jet2holidays can choose from a range of 3 to 5-star hotels in resorts including Port el Kantaoui, Skanes, Mahdia, Sousse, Yasmine Hammamet and Hammamet. This announcement brings the total number of destinations Jet2 operates from Birmingham Airport in Summer 27 to 68, with six new destinations: Tunisia, Bergerac, Hurghada, Jersey, Kavala (Thassos) and Sharm el Sheikh.
CEO Comments
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: 'We are thrilled to be giving customers and independent travel agents even more choice from Birmingham Airport thanks to the launch of Tunisia as our latest new addition. With year-round sunshine, rich culture and fantastic sunshine, Tunisia has something for everyone and we know how immensely popular it will be.' He added: 'This latest expansion demonstrates the strength of our growing business, and it comes on the back of customers and independent travel agents choosing to travel with us time and time again. Our award-winning proposition clearly continues to delight holidaymakers, and we look forward to welcoming even more customers onboard thanks to the launch of this new destination, taking the number of destinations we have on sale from Birmingham Airport in Summer 27 to 68.'
Birmingham Airport Official
Matthew Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at Birmingham Airport, said: 'Tunisia remains a popular destination from Birmingham Airport, and we are delighted that Jet2.com is providing customers with even more choice and flexibility from their local airport on this route. In just over three hours from Birmingham Airport, holidaymakers can discover a diverse and beautiful landscape, from national parks and Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains.' This route is now on sale for travel from summer 2027 either flight only with Jet2.com or as a package holiday with Jet2holidays.
