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Jet2 is expanding its summer 2027 schedule with new routes linking UK airports to Spain’s Costa Dorada, Greece’s islands and Croatia’s Adriatic coastline, giving British travellers more choice for Mediterranean getaways.
Jet2 unveils new summer 2027 routes from UK bases
Jet2 and its sister tour operator Jet2holidays have announced fresh additions to their summer 2027 network, targeting the western Mediterranean and Adriatic with a trio of new routes. The latest schedule changes focus on strengthening links between regional UK airports and high-demand sun destinations in Spain, Greece and Croatia, reflecting strong early booking trends for that season.
From Bournemouth, the airline will introduce a new service to Reus on Spain’s Costa Dorada, while Edinburgh will gain direct flights to Chania on the Greek island of Crete and to the Croatian coastal city of Pula. The routes will operate across the core summer period, with services scheduled from early May through to October 2027, positioning Jet2 to capture peak school holiday and shoulder-season demand.
The expansion comes as the leisure carrier continues to build out its Mediterranean network and capitalise on robust appetite for package holidays. Industry observers note that Jet2 is using its growing fleet to strengthen its presence at key UK regional airports, offering alternatives to London hubs and giving local travellers more non-stop options to popular beach destinations.
Jet2 has framed the new services as part of a broader long-term growth plan, with summer 2027 capacity released to market well ahead of time. Early programme launches have become a hallmark of the airline’s strategy, allowing families and groups to secure preferred dates and accommodation while also supporting independent travel agents with forward sales.
Reus links Bournemouth to Spain’s Costa Dorada
The standout addition for Spain is a new weekly service from Bournemouth to Reus, serving Catalonia’s Costa Dorada. Set to operate on Sundays between early May and the end of October 2027, the route will connect southern England with resorts such as Salou, Cap Salou and La Pineda, as well as the wider Tarragona coastline.
Reus is a long-established gateway for British holidaymakers heading to PortAventura World and the wider Costa Dorada, but direct links from regional airports have ebbed and flowed in recent years. Jet2’s decision to base a dedicated summer 2027 service at Bournemouth underlines persistent demand for family-friendly Spanish beach holidays coupled with easy access to theme parks and water parks.
For travellers, the route offers a shorter transfer to many Costa Dorada resorts than Barcelona, which also faces growing congestion and tourism management pressures. By funnelling more leisure traffic into Reus, Jet2 is aligning with efforts to spread visitor numbers more evenly along Spain’s Mediterranean coast while still keeping Barcelona within reach for day trips.
Local tourism bodies in the Costa Dorada are expected to welcome the additional seat capacity from the UK market, which remains a key source of visitors. The new service also reinforces Bournemouth Airport’s role as a growing base for sun routes, giving holidaymakers in Dorset, Hampshire and the wider south coast a non-stop option without travelling to London.
New Chania flights deepen Jet2’s Greek island network
In Greece, Jet2 will expand its Crete offering with a new route from Edinburgh to Chania, on the island’s western side. Weekly flights are scheduled to begin in early May 2027 and continue through late October 2027, extending the season into the autumn months when temperatures remain warm but crowds thin out.
Jet2 already serves Crete via Heraklion, which primarily caters to resorts in the central and eastern parts of the island. The new Chania connection is designed to improve access to western Crete, cutting travel times for holidaymakers bound for the region’s beaches, gorges and traditional villages. Popular draws include Elafonissi and Falassarna beaches, the Samaria Gorge and Chania’s old town and Venetian harbour.
The Edinburgh to Chania route also broadens Scotland’s direct connectivity to the Greek islands. Aviation analysts note that Scottish travellers have shown sustained interest in Greece’s sun destinations, and additional capacity into Chania is likely to be attractive to both package holiday customers and independent travellers booking flight-only options.
For Greek hoteliers and local tour operators, advance confirmation of summer 2027 capacity provides greater visibility for planning staffing levels and investment. The longer operating window into October supports efforts to develop shoulder-season tourism in Crete, appealing to walkers, food-focused travellers and visitors looking to avoid the peak summer heat.
Pula service opens fresh access to Croatia’s Adriatic coast
Jet2’s Croatian expansion for summer 2027 centres on a new Edinburgh to Pula route, offering weekly Sunday flights from early May to mid October 2027. It will be the airline’s first direct connection from the Scottish capital to the Istrian peninsula, which has been steadily gaining traction with UK travellers seeking an alternative to more established Mediterranean hotspots.
Pula is best known for its remarkably preserved Roman amphitheatre, but the wider Istrian region pairs historic coastal towns with rocky coves, marinas and national parks. The route is expected to appeal to a mix of city and beach visitors, as well as travellers using Pula as a starting point for exploring inland hilltop villages and nearby resort areas such as Medulin and Rovinj.
The addition of Pula further diversifies Jet2’s Adriatic network, which already serves Croatian destinations such as Split and Dubrovnik from several UK airports. By opening a direct option from Edinburgh, the airline is tapping into rising Scottish interest in Croatia’s blend of culture, scenery and relative value compared with some eurozone destinations.
Croatian tourism authorities have been working to lengthen the holiday season beyond July and August, and the timing of Jet2’s route, stretching from May into October, aligns with that goal. Cooler late-summer and early-autumn conditions are expected to draw visitors for cycling, sailing and gastronomy-focused trips, complementing traditional sun-and-sea tourism.
Early launch signals confidence in Mediterranean demand
By placing the new Spain, Greece and Croatia routes on sale well ahead of summer 2027, Jet2 is betting on continued strength in demand for short-haul leisure travel from the UK. The carrier has consistently reported robust forward bookings for Mediterranean destinations and has been adding capacity across multiple seasons to keep pace.
Travel agents say that early programme announcements are particularly important for families tied to school holidays, who often plan one or two years out to secure preferred dates, room types and board bases. Jet2’s combination of flights and packages gives it flexibility to adjust seat and bed inventory as booking patterns evolve, while still providing clear headline options for customers.
The new links to Reus, Chania and Pula also support a broader trend towards diversification within established sun markets. Rather than adding capacity only to marquee resorts, airlines and tour operators are increasingly highlighting secondary gateways and regions that can ease pressure on overcrowded hotspots while offering fresh experiences to repeat visitors.
For UK holidaymakers, the latest Jet2 schedule for summer 2027 translates into more non-stop choices from regional airports and a wider spread of Mediterranean destinations. As carriers across Europe continue to refine their post-pandemic networks, the focus for leisure airlines looks set to remain firmly on reliable, beach-focused routes with proven appeal and the potential for shoulder-season growth.