Jet2 expands summer and winter programmes from Birmingham Airport with launch of five brand-new destinations
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced five brand-new destinations from Birmingham Airport today, with customers and independent travel agents now able to choose from an bigger range of summer favourites across Greece and Italy and a new winter country, Estonia.
Today’s expansion has seen the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator reveal a hat-trick of new Greek destinations for Summer 25 in Poros, Aegina and Leros, as well as brand-new Palermo in Sicily (exclusive route) for Summer 26. The good news does not stop there as Jet2CityBreaks has also revealed Tallinn (exclusive route) as a brand-new Christmas Market destination for Winter 25/26.
In response to strong demand for Greek holidays, Jet2holidays has added three brand-new destinations for Summer 25 – the stunning islands of Poros, Aegina and Leros.
Customers can reach Poros and Aegina via a choice up to two weekly flights to Athens Airport from Birmingham Airport with ferry and private transfers included in a Jet2holidays booking. With lush greenery, inviting beaches, charming towns and bundles of history, these idyllic islands have all the ingredients for a memorable Greek getaway.
Meanwhile, Leros is accessible via Kos Airport with up to six weekly services from Birmingham Airport with Jet2.com in Summer 25. Customers travelling on a Jet2holidays booking to Leros have ferry and shuttle transfers included. Part of the Dodecanese islands, Leros is known for its crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches and peaceful atmosphere, making it the ultimate pick for a relaxing, go-slow summer holiday
In response to the increasing number of customers looking to enjoy the magic of Europe’s Christmas Markets, Jet2CityBreaks is also launching Tallinn as a brand-new Christmas Market destination for Winter 25/26 from Birmingham Airport, with two weekly trips departing every Monday and Friday between 28th November and 19th December 2025. This is an exclusive route with Jet2 from Birmingham Airport.
Tallinn's Christmas markets, at the heart of Estonia’s capital, are a magical festive experience. Dotted throughout the city’s medieval Old Town, they feature charming wooden stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts, festive decorations and delicious local treats like zingy gingerbread and mulled wine.
The next new destination being announced today is Palermo, with flights and holidays departing every Wednesday from Birmingham Airport between 6th May and 28th October 2026. Again, this is an exclusive route with Jet2 from Birmingham Airport.
Palermo represents Jet2’s latest Italian expansion, with the launch giving customers great access to the resorts of Campofelice Di Roccella, Cefalu and Pollinia on the island of Sicily, a sunshine paradise that offers stunning scenery, city sights and dramatic landscapes.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “The launch of five brand-new destinations from Birmingham Airport is fantastic news for our customers and it comes in direct response to the demand for our award-winning holidays no matter what time of the year. As a result of today’s announcement, we are expanding our summer sun programme as well as our fantastic selection of Christmas Markets trips. Greece and Italy continue to be summer sunshine favourites, so we are adding even more choice thanks to the introduction of Poros, Aegina, Leros and Palermo, and the addition of magical Tallinn expands our Christmas Markets programme even further for next winter.”
Tom Screen, Aviation Director at Birmingham Airport, said: "We are delighted to partner with Jet2 in offering these five fantastic destinations, giving passengers even more choice year-round. With popular summer spots, plus magical Tallinn for Christmas Markets, this expansion meets growing demand and enhances our offerings to holidaymakers."
For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com