Jet2 launches new Gatwick routes to 29 destinations
Jet2, Britain’s largest tour operator, has announced the launch of flights and holiday packages from London Gatwick Airport starting next year. The company has secured slots for six aircraft, made possible through the airport’s recently expanded capacity.
The operator plans to base five Airbus A321neo aircraft at Gatwick, with one additional plane stationed overseas. The first flight from Gatwick is scheduled to take off for Tenerife, Spain, on March 26 next year.
“Today's announcement represents an incredibly exciting moment for Jet2. For many years, our ambition has been to provide our differentiated, service-led, end-to-end product offering from London Gatwick, and we see this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate our growth from the UK's largest beach and city leisure destination airport.”
— Steve Heapy, Chief Executive of Jet2
Heapy emphasized that there is strong demand from customers and independent travel agents for Jet2’s award-winning services from Gatwick and expressed enthusiasm about meeting travellers’ growing needs. With this move, Gatwick becomes the 14th UK airport to host a Jet2 base.
Jet2’s Summer Schedule from Gatwick
- Fuerteventura – two weekly flights (Wednesday and Sunday)
Author’s summary
Jet2 will launch operations from Gatwick in 2026, expanding with six aircraft, including new routes like Tenerife and Fuerteventura, marking its 14th UK airport base.