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Jet2 has announced a significantly expanded Summer programme for 2027 from London Gatwick, just weeks before the company launches its first flights and holidays from its newest airport base.

For just its second summer of operations from London Gatwick, the UK’s favourite airline and tour operator has increased capacity by 27% in response to demand. This expanded programme has seen 35 sun and leisure city destinations, and a brand-new route to Lesvos (Mytilene), go on sale.

This expanded programme comes in response to strong demand from local holidaymakers, and with 1.1 million seats on sale, customers and independent travel agents across the region can enjoy huge choice when it comes to booking early and unlocking the sunshine for next summer.

This exciting new programme includes a brand-new and exclusive route to Lesvos (Mytilene). Jet2 will operate weekly Sunday services from 2nd May to 10th October 2027 to the stunning Greek island sitting in the heart of the Aegean. Packed with beauty, history and charm, Lesvos combines glorious beaches, bustling medieval streets, traditional Mediterranean villages and architectural treasures.

The airline and tour operator has also increased capacity for Summer 2027 to a number of popular destinations - Ibiza, Malaga, Palma (Majorca) and Tenerife - offering customers even more choice and flexibility when it comes to reaching their favourite hotspots.

Key Summer highlights from London Gatwick announced today for 2027 include:

• 35 destinations on sale (peak number of flights per week in brackets)
• Including brand-new weekly services to Lesvos (Mytilene) (exclusive route)
• Antalya (3), Tenerife (4), Lanzarote (2), La Palma (1), Fuerteventura (2), Gran Canaria (2), Alicante (5), Malaga (6) Girona (3), Palma (Majorca) (14), Ibiza (4), Menorca (3), Faro (Algarve) (10), Madeira (2), Crete (Heraklion) (2), Corfu (2), Kalamata (1), Kefalonia (2), Kos (2), Lesvos (Mytilene) (1), Preveza (2), Skiathos (1), Rhodes (2), Thessaloniki (Halkidiki) (2), Naples (2), Verona (1), Pula (1), Reus (3), Zante (1), Agadir (1), Hurghada (2), Bourgas (2), Malta (2), Paphos (2), Sharm El Sheik (2)
• Over 85 departing weekly flights during peak periods

Coming just weeks before the company launches flights and holidays from London Gatwick for the first time on March 26th, today’s announcement means that customers can also book a Summer 2027 holiday from London Gatwick with Jet2 and experience the company’s award-winning VIP customer service. Jet2’s famously welcoming customer service has seen it continually win accolades including Which? Recommended Provider for the past ten years.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Since we announced the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick, the reaction from customers and independent travel has been incredible, showing just how much demand there is for our industry-leading product and service. This popularity means we are significantly expanding our programme in just our second summer of operations from London Gatwick, offering holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility.

“As well as offering a fantastic selection of flights and holidays to choose from, we are giving customers the chance to get their Summer 2027 holiday booked in nice and early. With the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick just around the corner, and Summer 27 going on sale too, this is an incredibly exciting time, both for our company and for customers across the region.”

Pierre-Hugues Schmit, Chief Executive, London Gatwick said: “We are delighted to see Jet2 expand so quickly at London Gatwick, offering even more fantastic destinations for our passengers, just as their first flights for 2026 take-off.

“This significant increase in routes and capacity for Summer 2027 highlights the strong demand we’re seeing across the region. Jet2’s commitment to delivering great-value, high-quality holidays is a perfect fit for London Gatwick and our drive to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.”