Vienna Joins Cologne, Gdansk, Tallinn, Salzburg, Geneva, and Turin in Jet2’s Jaw-Dropping Winter Wonderland – Book Your Festive Escape Today!
Published on
December 19, 2025
Jet2, the UK’s largest leisure airline and tour operator, has launched its Winter 2026/2027 programme from London Gatwick, offering travellers an extensive range of options for winter sun, ski breaks, and Christmas markets. This is the airline’s first-ever winter programme from its newest base at Gatwick, following its earlier announcement of award-winning flights and holidays from the airport.
For Winter 2026/2027, Jet2 has put 24 destinations on sale, with 15 dedicated to winter sun, five to ski, and four to popular Christmas market locations. With a total of 43 routes, including 14 new destinations, Jet2 is setting the stage for a diverse winter travel experience. These routes are now open for booking until 27th March 2027.
Winter Sun: A Warm Escape for All
Jet2’s Winter Sun programme for 2026/2027 includes sought-after destinations perfect for escaping the cold. The Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura) are among the highlights, offering year-round sun with multiple weekly services. Additionally, popular spots such as Alicante, Malaga, Antalya (Turkey), Faro (Portugal), and Madeira (Portugal) will be available. New destinations for winter sun include Agadir (Morocco), Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), making Jet2’s winter sun offering the most comprehensive yet.
The airline’s new routes provide flexible travel options for families, solo travellers, and groups, with convenient weekly and daily services to suit varying schedules. These sun destinations give holidaymakers a fantastic opportunity to experience milder temperatures during the colder months.
Ski Lovers: A Winter Wonderland Awaits
For snow sports enthusiasts, Jet2 is bringing five top ski destinations into its 2026/2027 programme, including Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, and Turin. These locations offer access to some of Europe’s most renowned ski resorts in France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. Each of these new routes will be operated with multiple weekly services, giving skiers and snowboarders plenty of options to plan their winter adventures.
Whether visitors are looking to experience the French Alps, hit the slopes in Switzerland, or enjoy the picturesque Italian and Austrian ski resorts, Jet2’s expanded ski programme provides an array of choices, making it easier than ever to enjoy winter sports.
Magical Christmas Market Breaks
Jet2 also brings the charm of Europe’s Christmas Markets closer to holidaymakers with new routes to Cologne, Gdansk, Tallinn, and Vienna. These festive city breaks will allow travellers to experience some of the most enchanting Christmas markets in the world. Exclusive routes to Cologne and Gdansk are now available, allowing passengers to explore these iconic festive destinations directly from London Gatwick.
From 26th November to 21st December 2026, travellers can take advantage of four weekly services to Cologne, with additional flights to Gdansk and Vienna during the same period. Tallinn, one of Europe’s most picturesque capitals, also joins the line-up, with flights available from 19th November to 13th December 2026.
These Christmas market destinations provide the perfect festive escape, combining history, culture, and the magic of holiday markets, all within a short flight from London Gatwick.
400,000 Seats on Sale: A Boost for London Gatwick
In its first winter programme from London Gatwick, Jet2 has made over 400,000 seats available for passengers. The airline expects these new routes to be immensely popular, offering the flexibility of booking winter sun, ski holidays, or festive breaks. The programme is expected to meet the rising demand for winter getaways, catering to a variety of travellers seeking everything from sun to snow, as well as the festive charm of Christmas markets.
With competitive pricing and a reputation for excellent customer service, Jet2’s introduction of new routes from London Gatwick comes as part of its continued expansion and commitment to offering more holiday options to customers.
A Winning Formula for Gatwick and Beyond
The move to launch these new routes from London Gatwick aligns with the company’s long-term strategy of offering more choice and flexibility to UK travellers. Jet2’s CEO has already expressed confidence in the success of the winter programme, noting the tremendous response from customers since the announcement of the airline’s operations at the airport. Gatwick’s Chief Commercial Officer also praised the extensive programme, highlighting the variety of options available to customers in the South East of England.
As Jet2 continues to enhance its network and offer more routes from Gatwick, passengers can expect increased competition, improved services, and greater opportunities for affordable travel. The airline’s Winter 2026/2027 programme is set to be a major success, with bookings already gaining momentum.
Unmatched Choice for Winter Getaways
With Jet2’s announcement of its Winter 2026/2027 programme from London Gatwick, the airline is offering travellers a chance to explore the best of Europe and beyond. From sunny escapes to ski resorts and magical Christmas markets, this programme offers something for everyone. Whether it’s basking in the winter sun or embracing the festive spirit in a European city, Jet2’s latest launch promises to make the upcoming winter season an unforgettable experience for all holidaymakers.
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