Airline and package holiday operator Jet2 has revealed it is to launch two new routes from Scotland.
The new routes are part of its “biggest-ever” Greek programme.
Jet2 said that it would, in summer 2026, operate flights from Edinburgh to the island of Kefalonia and to Kalamata, on the Peloponnese peninsula. It said the latter was “exclusive to Jet2”.
These are two of six new routes to Greece unveiled today, with the others launched from East Midlands, Bournemouth and Newcastle airports.
Jet2 said this biggest-ever programme to Greece for summer 2026 would comprise “flights and holidays to 14 Greek destinations now available to book" from across all 12 of its UK airports.
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It added: “The expanded programme means three million seats have gone on sale (almost 100,000 more seats than summer 25), representing 110 routes, including six new routes and five exclusive routes for summer 26."
Jet2 noted the programme would see it operate more than 315 departing weekly flights to Greece.
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2, said: “Customers are telling us they want to book ahead and secure that all-important holiday to Greece, so we have responded to that demand by putting our biggest ever Greek summer programme on sale for 2026, earlier than anyone else and earlier than ever before.
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“This summer 26 programme represents a huge expansion with more seats and routes on sale to Greece, including 110 routes and six new routes. As well as offering customers and independent travel agents a greater selection of flights and holidays to choose from, we are bringing in extra aircraft, including more brand-new and more fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo aircraft, which are over 20% more fuel-efficient than older aircraft, and have a lower noise footprint.”
He added: ““Greece is a critical strategic destination for us, and we will continue working in partnership with partners, airports, hoteliers and municipalities across Greece to celebrate this magnificent destination so that we can bring more holidaymakers to experience its magic. We look forward to enjoying many more years of success, working alongside our partners.”
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