10th April 2025: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced the launch of a brand-new and exclusive route from Bournemouth Airport to Jersey for Summer 26 – meaning the companies are offering SIX brand-new destinations next summer.
The leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator are once again stepping in to meet demand from customers and independent travel agents by putting flights and holidays on sale to the brand-new destination from 25th July to 29th September 2026.
Giving holidaymakers even greater choice and flexibility when it comes to exploring the largest of the Channel Islands next summer, the companies will operate two weekly services (Tuesday and Saturday) to Jersey in Summer 26.
Today’s announcement means that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate to 22 sun and city destinations – including six brand-new routes – in Summer 26 from Bournemouth Airport, a massively expanded programme which reflects the huge demand for the companies’ award-winning flights and holidays. To support this expanded programme, Jet2.com have invested in the airport, with an extra aircraft coming into operation at Bournemouth Airport, meaning a fleet of three-based aircraft in operation for Summer 26.
With a short flight time to Jersey, holidaymakers in the region can enjoy either a long weekend, or a longer break.
A range of 3-5 star accommodation is also available in Grouville, St Helier, St Brelade’s Bay, St Peter and St Aubin, meaning customers can also enjoy ATOL protected package holidays with the UK’s largest tour operator, Jet2holidays.
Sitting between Britain and France, just a short distance from the UK, Jersey offers aquamarine waters and vast stretches of white sand beaches. At just nine miles by five miles, Jersey is known as the “little island with the big spirit” and its warm and sunny climate is ideal for those looking to pursue a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, surfing, kayaking and diving. Add to that castles, forts, museums, cobbled streets and rolling hills, Jersey offers holidaymakers everything they need for the perfect getaway.
Holidaymakers travelling to Jersey with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays benefit from the companies’ leisure flights and ATOL protected package holidays, as well as having the opportunity to experience the industry-leading customer service which has earned the companies the prestigious accolade of Which? Travel Brand of the Year for the past three years. In addition to that, Jet2.com has been recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for the past ten years and Jet2holidays has been recognised as Which? Recommended Provider for the past seven years.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be launching Jersey as our latest brand-new and exclusive destination from Bournemouth Airport for Summer 26, reflecting the enormous demand from customers and independent travel agents. With a great choice of flights and holidays available to this fantastic destination, holidaymakers have so much choice and flexibility when it comes to enjoying a getaway to Jersey next summer with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays. Given the appeal of this fantastic destination, we are very confident that these new flights and holidays will be hugely popular. The response to our arrival at Bournemouth Airport has been nothing short of fantastic, and the demand for our award-winning service means we continue to add even more choice.”
Bournemouth Airport Managing Director Steve Gill added: “We’re delighted to welcome this brand-new route to Jersey with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, which means they will offer 22 destinations for Summer 2026 from Bournemouth. It’s fantastic to see continued investment in new routes, with even more choice and flexibility for our passengers. Jersey is a beautiful destination with broad appeal, and we’re confident this new service will be a popular addition to our growing network.”
