Jet2 says Bonjour to La Rochelle after joining Summer 2027 line-up from Birmingham Airport

Jet2 has today announced that it has once again expanded its offering to France for Summer 2027 from Birmingham Airport, with the addition of flights and Jet2holidays at a Eurocamp park to La Rochelle.

The consumer champion has put the new hotspot on sale from Birmingham Airport from May to September 2027, giving holidaymakers the opportunity to enjoy an award-winning flight with Jet2.com or a Jet2holidays at a Eurocamp park to this destination for the first time.

Weekly Saturday services will operate to La Rochelle from Birmingham Airport from 22^nd May to 25^th September 2027.

The expansion comes in response to continued demand from customers and independent travel agents in the Midlands booking holidays in advance and follows on from the airline and tour operator also putting on additional services to Bergerac, demonstrating its commitment to the region. As a result, customers have even more choice when it comes to saying Bonjour to a French getaway.

The enchanting port of La Rochelle is a hidden gem on the west coast of France. With its peaceful countryside, pine forests, rolling vineyards and charming riverside towns, from the moment holidaymakers arrive in La Rochelle they will be surrounded by the natural beauty of central France. Also within easy reach is Ile-de-Ré where customers will find cycling trails and sandy beaches.

​In addition to travelling on flights to this new destination, customers and independent travel agents can now also book a Jet2holiday at a Eurocamp park via La Rochelle Airport with the UK’s largest tour operator.

The Central France portfolio includes parks across the Charente-Maritime, Gironde, and Vendée areas. This newly introduced region presents an exciting opportunity for customers to discover more of France, with the added convenience of included car hire making it easy to explore the surrounding areas and attractions.

Offering families even more choice when it comes to booking a Eurocamp holiday, Jet2holidays has expanded its Eurocamp portfolio to include 21 parks via La Rochelle. With many of these parks featuring standout on-site aqua parks and family facilities, Jet2holidays packages with Eurocamp accommodation are ideal for families, couples and groups looking to enjoy unforgettable outdoor holidays across Central France.

In addition to these new parks, Jet2 is also adding 34 new Eurocamp parks across Spain, Italy, Croatia, and Northern France. The company’s Holiday Parks portfolio with Eurocamp parks will grow to 146 parks, giving customers even more choice for unforgettable outdoor holidays. It also means that Jet2 has its full offering of Jet2holidays packages with Eurocamp accommodation on sale for Summer 2027.

Jet2holidays packages with Eurocamp accommodation include return flights with award-winning airline, Jet2.com, 22kg baggage, 10kg carry-on baggage, ATOL protection, VIP customer service, car hire, accommodation in a mobile home in a Eurocamp park, bed linen and towels, and many with an end-of-stay clean.

Each park is set in a scenic location and feature well-equipped accommodation with homely touches and a private outdoor space, so customers can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing on comfort or convenience. Many of the parks also feature fantastic facilities and activities and on-site amenities including restaurants, as well as self-catering options.

With a range of two and three-bedroom mobile homes available to suit all budgets, a holiday park getaway with Jet2holidays is the ideal choice for families looking to enjoy an unforgettable outdoor holiday in some of Europe’s most beautiful locations that offers freedom, flexibility, space and unbeatable value.

The addition of La Rochelle means Jet2 has five French destinations on sale from Birmingham. As well as the new destination, the programme to France includes Bergerac, Chambery, Grenoble and Nice.

As a result of today’s announcement, Jet2 has its largest ever Summer programme on sale for 2027 from Birmingham Airport, including seven new destinations – Bergerac, Hurghada, Jersey, La Rochelle, Sharm el Sheikh, Thassos and Tunisia. This means the airline and tour operator is offering customers and independent travel agents in the region greater choice and flexibility.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We are delighted to be adding La Rochelle to our flying programme from Birmingham Airport from Summer 2027 and expanding our offering in the region. The addition of this fantastic destination comes in direct response to continued demand for getaways to France and gives holidaymakers in the Midlands even more choice. As well as being able to fly to this French favourite with Jet2.com, the addition of this hotspot means customers and independent travel agents will also be able to enjoy a Jet2holiday with Eurocamp accommodation in the region. As a result of this expansion, we are pleased to have our biggest portfolio of Eurocamp parks on sale and providing added variety. The many benefits holidaymakers get when booking with Jet2 continues to delight customers, and we look forward to welcoming many more customers onboard thanks to the launch of this new destination.”

Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer of Birmingham Airport, said: “We are delighted that Jet2 and Jet2holiday will start direct services to La Rochelle from Birmingham Airport, launching just in time for those already planning their summer 2027 holidays. This beautiful destination on the French Atlantic coast is a dream for conscious travellers known as a pioneer of urban ecology in France. Midlands’ holidaymakers will be able to explore the historic city, visiting the medieval towers that protect its waterfront, appreciating its 17th-century arcaded streets, tasting its world-class seafood and relaxing on the beach.”

For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or https://www.jet2holidays.com/eurocamp