Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks put Iceland programme on sale for Winter 25/26

Thursday, Jun 20, 2024 0

– Exciting Winter 25/56 programme to Iceland now on sale from across all 12 of the companies’ UK airport bases, in response to demand from customers wanting to experience all of Iceland’s natural wonders

– Includes first ever Iceland programmes from newest bases – Bournemouth (exclusive route) and Liverpool John Lennon

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland for Winter 25/26, revealing a programme that offers customers and independent travel agents an unrivalled choice of departure points, including flights and city breaks from new UK airport bases Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon.

With holidaymakers flocking to book flights and holidays to this bucket list destination, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest operator of city breaks to Europe have launched their biggest ever Iceland programme for next winter, which covers all 12 of their UK airport bases.

In addition to operating to Iceland from brand-new airports Bournemouth (an exclusive route) and Liverpool John Lennon for the first time, services are also on sale to the once-in-a-lifetime destination from Belfast International, Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle International Airports (the full programme is broken down by base below).

In total, Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will operate more than 170 outbound services between October 2025 and April 2026, representing over 34,000 seats on sale and a capacity increase of 6% compared to Winter 24/25. This provides customers and independent travel agents with incredible choice when it comes to seeing the Northern Lights and the abundance of natural wonders that Iceland has to offer.

The programme means stays are available at key periods during Winter 25/26 including over the October half-term, February half-term, Easter holidays and in the countdown to Christmas. As well as providing customers with plenty of flexibility when it comes to which month or period they want to travel, the flights are also perfectly timed for those wanting to witness the spectacular Northern Lights and experience the best of Iceland.

The release of the programme today is the earliest the companies have ever put their Iceland programme on sale, giving holidaymakers the opportunity to book ahead and tick the destination off their bucket list. Announcing the programme this early comes in response to the number of customers who book early when it comes to choosing a flight or city break to Iceland.

Thanks to its abundance of natural wonders and wide variety of sights to see, Iceland has continued to experience strong demand. From the world’s most northernmost capital, Reykjavik, to volcanic landscapes and the night skies featuring the spectacular Northern Lights, it is easy to see why Iceland is deemed a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Customers can pick from flight-only or package holiday options, with package options with Jet2CityBreaks available for a low £60 per person deposit. These package options with Jet2CityBreaks include a guided Northern Lights Tour, flights with Jet2.com, 22kg hold luggage and transfers to and from the airport, as well as a choice of 3 and 4-star hotels in central Reykjavik. In addition, a choice of excursions to the South Shore, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are also available to purchase.

Award-winning Jet2.com operates flights to Keflavík International Airport near Reykjavik, and the full programme is as follows:

Belfast International Airport

Three dedicated trips in total, including a four-night trip on 3rd December 2025, a four-night trip on 18th February 2026 and a four-night trip on 22nd April 2026. The February trip is perfectly timed for the February half-term while the April trip falls over the Easter holidays.

Birmingham Airport

Scheduled Monday and Thursday services operating from 2nd October to 8th December 2025, and 29th January to 27th April 2026. This covers the October and February half term holidays, as well as Easter and the countdown to Christmas.

Bristol Airport

Six dedicated trips in total, including a four-night trip on 8th October 2025, a three-night trip on 12th October 2025, a four-night trip on 15th October 2025, a four-night trip on 8th April 2026, a three-night trip on 12th April 2026 and a four-night on 15th April 2026.

Bournemouth Airport – brand-new and exclusive route from Jet2’s newest base

Three dedicated trips in total, including one three-night trip on 23rd November 2025, one four-night trip on 11th February 2026 and one four-night trip on 1st April 2026.

East Midlands Airport

Six dedicated trips in total, including a three-night trip on 19th October 2025, a four-night trip on 22nd October 2025, a four-night trip on 11th February 2026, a three-night trip on 15th February 2026, a three-night trip on 19th April 2026 and a four-night trip on 22nd April 2026. These trips are well-timed for the October half-term, February half-term and Easter holidays.

Edinburgh Airport

Three dedicated trips in total, including a four-night trip on 26th November 2025, a four-night trip on 4th February 2026 and a three-night trip on 8th February 2026. Both the February trips are ideally timed for the February half-term.

Glasgow Airport

Two weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday) operating from 8th to 26th October 2025, with flights perfectly timed for the October half-term.
In addition, there are two dedicated trips, including one four-night trip on 4th February 2026 operating and three-night trip on 8th February 2026 operating over the February half-term.

Leeds Bradford Airport

Scheduled Wednesday and Sunday services operating from 16th November to 7th December 2025, 18th February to 11th March 2026 and 5th to 22nd April 2026.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport – brand-new programme from the base

Three dedicated trips in total, including a three-night trip on 30th November 2025, a three-night trip on 15th February 2026 and a three-night trip on 5th April 2026. The trips in February and April are ideally timed for the February half-term and Easter holidays.

London Stansted Airport

Twice-weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday) operating from 26th October to 16th November 2025 and 11th March to 5th April 2026. This provides fantastic access for the October Half Term as well as Easter.

Manchester Airport

Scheduled Monday and Thursday services operating throughout the season from 2nd October to 8th December 2025 and 29th January to 27th April 2026. This covers the October and February half term holidays, as well as Easter and the countdown to Christmas.

Newcastle International Airport

Two-weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday) operating from 26th October to 23rd November 2025 and 22nd February to 1st April 2026. These flights cover the late October half-term and late February half-term.

Today’s announcement comes just weeks after Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced details of their Winter 25/26 Winter Sun and Ski programmes. With their Winter Sun, Ski and Iceland flights and holidays now on sale for next winter, the companies are offering huge choice for customers and independent travel agents whether they want to catch some winter sun, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to magical Iceland, or hit the ski slopes. There is more good news still to come as Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will be revealing details of their Cities and Christmas Markets flights and city breaks very soon too.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be announcing this exciting programme of scheduled services and once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland for Winter 25/26. It represents our biggest Iceland programme to date, providing an unrivalled choice of departure points from across the UK, and it comes in response to the strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. With flights and city breaks to Iceland now on sale from all 12 of our UK airport bases, including our newest bases, Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon, customers and independent travel agents can enjoy incredible choice and flexibility when it comes to visiting this bucket list destination.”

He added: “Iceland is a destination that continued to enjoy enormous popularity thanks to its abundance of natural wonders such as the Northern Lights and Golden Circle. As well as geothermal spas, geysers, natural parks and the incredible Aurora Borealis, Iceland also offers the ultimate city break destination in stylish Reykjavik, which is the world’s northernmost capital. The dazzling beauty of Iceland, coupled with the award-winning benefits available through Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, means we are confident that this programme will be another resounding success, and we will see more customers than ever before visiting this breathtaking destination.”

Grétar Már Garðarsson, Director of Airline Relations & Route Development at Keflavik Airport, said: “We at Keflavik Airport are thrilled to welcome Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks and their new and expanded winter schedule for 2025/2026. We are delighted to hear of the capacity increase and that two new destinations, Bournemouth and Liverpool, will be added to the current ten. This is a continuation of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks adding to their schedule every year since their first full program at Keflavik Airport in 2019. This is a clear sign of the opportunity Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks see in Iceland as a continued important destination for the UK market.”

Sample packages:

Jet2CityBreaks – Iceland, Reykjavik, 3 star Fosshotel Raudara, 3 nights bed and breakfast departing from Liverpool John Lennon on 30 November 2025.

Price: £779 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and coach transfers. Also includes Northern Lights Tour Tickets.

Jet2CityBreaks – Iceland, Reykjavik, 4 star Grand Hotel Reykjavik, 3 nights bed and breakfast departing from Bournemouth on 23rd November 2025.

Price: £779 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and coach transfers. Also includes Northern Lights Tour Tickets.