Jet2's 'biggest ever' winter programme for 2025/2026 includes 'fantastic destinations' and a 'brand new' route

"The expanded programme includes a brand-new route for next winter - Manchester to Porto - as well as almost 700,000 seats on sale to city break destinations across Europe.

"The size and scale of next year’s programme makes it the companies’ biggest winter city breaks programme to date and it comes in response to strong demand from customers looking for culture, history, cuisine and sightseeing."

Britons looking to go abroad will have plenty of captivating places to choose from, with Jet2 rolling out a further nine destinations - Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Krakow, Paris, Prague, Rome, Vienna and Venice –on sale from across eight UK bases. These will be Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International and London Stansted Airports.

The airline said: "This means customers and independent travel agents have plenty of opportunity to reach their favourite European cities next winter.

"Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will operate twice weekly flights to Porto from Manchester Airport during November and restart again mid-February - perfectly timed for the February half-term.

"The addition of Porto for winter 25/26 gives holidaymakers access to northern Portugal’s second-biggest city, named Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2023 at the World Travel Awards.

"Located along the Douro River and with a UNESCO stamp of approval, Porto offers everything from extensive history and sightseeing to authentic street food, marvellous museums and wine tours.

"Ideal as a long weekend city break destination, holidaymakers can stroll the labyrinthine streets and immerse themselves in this authentic Portuguese city.

"Whether customers want to enjoy a city break in winter, at Christmas or during the February half-term, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks’ Winter 25/26 programme provides fantastic choice and flexibility.

"In addition, the friendly flight times mean holidaymakers can enjoy either a long weekend getaway or a mid-week break depending on their budgets and needs."

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks winter city breaks programme for 25/26

Birmingham Airport

• Athens (two weekly flights)
  
• Barcelona (two weekly flights)
  
• Budapest (two weekly flights)
  
• Rome (four weekly flights)
  
• Krakow (two weekly flights)
  
• Prague (two weekly flights)
  
• Venice (two weekly flights) Vienna (two weekly flights)

East Midlands Airport

• Krakow (two weekly flights)
• Prague (two weekly flights)

Edinburgh Airport

• Rome (two weekly flights)
• Prague (two weekly flights)

Glasgow Airport

• Rome (two weekly flights)
• Krakow (two weekly flights)
• Prague (two weekly flights)

Leeds Bradford Airport

• Barcelona (two weekly flights)
• Budapest (two weekly services)
• Paris (four weekly services)
• Rome (two weekly flights)
• Krakow (two weekly services)
• Prague (two weekly services)

London Stansted Airport

• Athens (two weekly flights)
• Rome (two weekly flights)

Manchester Airport

• Brand-new Winter route to Porto (two weekly flights)
• Athens (four weekly flights)
• Barcelona (four weekly flights)
• Budapest (four weekly flights)
• Rome (four weekly flights)
• Krakow (four weekly flights)
• Prague (four weekly flights)
• Vienna (two weekly flights)
• Venice (two weekly flights)

Newcastle International Airport

• Rome (two weekly services)
• Krakow (two weekly flights)
• Prague (two weekly flights)

Customers booking a city break can choose from a flight-only option or an ATOL-protected package holiday.

Those going for a package option with Jet2CityBreaks can enjoy a huge choice of two to five-star accommodation and a variety of flight times on Jet2.com.

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They can also go for ATOL protection, free 10kg hand luggage and free 22kg hold baggage included on all European city routes for a £60 per person booking deposit.

CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "While there is a lot of demand for this winter, we know that people are looking further ahead as well. That is why we have delivered what our customers and independent travel agency partners want and put our biggest winter city breaks programme on sale for 25/26.

"The expanded programme includes a brand new winter route from Manchester to Porto, as well as a fantastic collection of other city break destinations, meaning it has never been so easy for holidaymakers to explore the best European cities. Despite announcing a huge programme for winter 25/26 city breaks we are not done yet, and we will be announcing more exciting news about our Christmas Markets programme for next year very soon."

This comes as the airline makes an exciting announcement for families ahead of summer 2025.