Gatwick residents gain 13 new Jet2 winter routes for 2026/27

Jet2 confirmed on 29 July 2026 that it will launch 13 additional winter routes from Gatwick Airport. The announcement was made as part of the carrier’s largest winter programme for the 2026/27 season. The new services will be available to travellers seeking either winter sun, festive city breaks or Alpine ski holidays.

Details of the new Gatwick routes

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The schedule includes flights to Agadir in Morocco, Vienna in Austria, and a series of Alpine destinations such as Grenoble, Turin, Geneva, Salzburg and Chambery. Additional city‑break options feature Tallinn in Estonia, Cologne in Germany, Gdansk in Poland and two Egyptian resorts, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. The full list was published by This Is Local London, Transport.

We are seeing strong demand from customers and independent travel agents for all kinds of winter holidays, so we have responded by putting a fantastic selection of brand‑new routes on sale for Winter 26/27.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2, said the expansion reflects a direct response to passenger interest. He added that the addition of 34 new winter routes across the UK, including the 13 from Gatwick, demonstrates the airline’s growth strategy.

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Impact on Gatwick passengers

Residents of the London Borough of Barnet who use Gatwick for holiday travel will now have more direct options without needing to connect through other airports. The new routes provide alternatives for families and solo travellers alike, covering both short‑haul city breaks and longer sun‑or ski trips.

Jet2 also announced that a total of 6.3 million seats are on sale to 42 winter destinations across its UK network. This figure was disclosed in the same release that listed the Gatwick additions.

How to book and what comes next

The airline will open bookings for the new Gatwick services in early September, according to Jet2’s standard timetable. Passengers are advised to check the Jet2 website for exact departure dates and fare information. No further regulatory approval is required, as the routes have already been cleared by the Civil Aviation Authority.