Holidaymakers have a brand-new reason to get agitated, Jet2 is officially taking off from London Gatwick Airport for the very first time, with 29 new sun routes launching in March 2026.
The move marks a major corner for the popular UK airline, which has grown steadily since its first flight in 2003.
The preface of Jet2 Gatwick breakouts makes the field the company’s 14th UK base, and represents the biggest new airline launch at Gatwick since 2020.
According to the airline, the first Jet2 flight from Gatwick will depart for Tenerife on 26 March 2026, resuming a packed schedule of routes covering Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Malta, and Turkey.
The expansion will be powered by five brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft, offering greater efficiency, comfort, and reduced emissions.
Jet2 Brings New Energy to Gatwick
Jet2’s CEO Steve Heapy called the Gatwick launch a landmark moment for the airline. “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.”
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We’re thrilled to welcome @jet2tweets as the newest addition to the London Gatwick family.
Jet2 will begin operating from London Gatwick in March 2026, launching with six aircraft flying across an exciting network of 29 sunshine… pic.twitter.com/LLZZzpqKNk
— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 12, 2025
Heapy added that the airline had seen “high demand” from passengers eager to fly with Jet2 from Gatwick, describing the move as a “game-changer”.
Gatwick Welcomes Jet2 with Open Arms
London Gatwick’s Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues, said the partnership is fantastic news for both the airport and travellers across the South East.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jet2 to London Gatwick, marking an exciting new chapter for the airport and our passengers.
Jet2’s arrival brings even more choice and flexibility to passengers across the South East and beyond, strengthening London Gatwick’s vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.”
Full List of Jet2 Gatwick 2026 Destinations
| Destination | Country / Region | Weekly Services | Operating Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerteventura | Spain (Canaries) | 2 | Wed, Sun |
| Gran Canaria | Spain (Canaries) | 2 | Wed, Sun |
| Lanzarote | Spain (Canaries) | 2 | Tue, Sat |
| Tenerife | Spain (Canaries) | 3 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Ibiza | Spain (Balearics) | 2 | Mon, Fri |
| Majorca | Spain (Balearics) | 10 | Mon, 2×Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 2×Sat, 2×Sun |
| Menorca | Spain (Balearics) | 3 | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| Alicante | Spain | 5 | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Girona | Spain | 3 | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| Malaga | Spain | 4 | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Reus | Spain | 3 | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Faro (Algarve) | Portugal | 10 | Mon, 2×Tue, Wed, 2×Thu, Fri, 2×Sat, Sun |
| Antalya | Turkey | 3 | Mon, Fri, Sat |
| Corfu | Greece | 2 | Mon, Fri |
| Crete (Heraklion) | Greece | 2 | Tue, Fri |
| Kalamata | Greece | 1 | Wed |
| Kefalonia | Greece | 2 | Mon, Fri |
| Kos | Greece | 2 | Mon, Thu |
| Halkidiki | Greece | 2 | Thu, Sun |
| Preveza | Greece | 2 | Wed, Sat |
| Rhodes | Greece | 2 | Tue, Fri |
| Skiathos | Greece | 1 | Tue |
| Zante | Greece | 1 | Wed |
| Malta | Malta | 2 | Thu, Sun |
| Naples | Italy | 2 | Mon, Fri |
| Verona | Italy | 1 | Wed |
| Paphos | Cyprus | 2 | Mon, Thu |
| Pula | Croatia | 1 | Sat |
| Bourgas | Bulgaria | 2 | Wed, Sat |
A Year of Growth for Jet2
The Jet2 Gatwick expansion comes as the airline celebrates 22 years of flying since its launch in 2003, followed by the creation of Jet2holidays in 2007.
Before this time, Jet2 also launched its first breakouts from London Luton Airport, with the initial route to Majorca taking off on 1 April 2025.
That move marked the first new airline base at Luton in 20 years, serving 17 European destinations including Greece, Spain, and Portugal.
Luton Airport’s CEO Alberto Martin called the day “the start of a bright future” and “a day of celebration.”
Jet2 Keeps Winning Hearts
Jet2 has become one of the UK’s most trusted airlines. It was named Most Trusted Travel Company at the Sun Travel Awards, while Jet2holidays took home Best Short Haul Operator.
With new routes from Gatwick and Luton, and an ever-expanding European network, Jet2’s 2026 schedule looks set to make it indeed easier for trippers in the South East to find their perfect sun vacation flight.
For passengers looking for cheap breaks from Gatwick, family holidays in Spain, or last-minute summer deals, Jet2 Gatwick is shaping up to be the ultimate addition to London’s trip scene.
With great client service, award-winning trustworthiness, and 29 sunny destinations, this expansion truly signals a bright future for both the airline and its pious passengers.
