- UK’s largest operator of European city breaks puts packages on sale to Murcia (via Alicante Airport) from Bournemouth Airport
- New destination comes on the back of continued demand from customers and independent travel agents and means even more choice when it comes to exploring the best cities
1st May 2025: Jet2CityBreaks has today announced it is expanding its portfolio of city breaks from Bournemouth Airport and offering even more choice during its first summer of operations from the new base, by launching packages to a brand-new cultural hotspot – Murcia (via Alicante Airport).
Following continued demand from customers looking for culture, history, cuisine and sightseeing, the UK’s largest operator of European City Breaks has put Murcia (via Alicante Airport) on sale all year-round for Summer 25, Winter 25/26 and Summer 26 from Bournemouth Airport. Customers can reach the Spanish city via flights to Alicante Airport with city break packages available all year-round.
Jet2CityBreaks has a range of 3 to 4-star hotels available to book now in the city of Murcia where medieval meets modern. Jam-packed with charm, culture and cosmopolitan vibes, this south-eastern Spanish city offers lovely plazas, beautiful architecture and cosy tapas bars offering delicious local cuisine.
Today’s announcement means that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate to 17 sun and city destinations – including an exclusive destination Madeira – from Bournemouth Airport, during their first summer of operations from their new base. The size of the programme reflects the strong demand the companies have experienced for their awarding-winning flights and Real Package Holidays since announcing their arrival at their 12th UK airport base.
ATOL protected package holidays with Jet2CityBreaks are available for a low £60 per person deposit. Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include flights with Jet2.com, including 22kg free hold luggage and 10kg of free cabin baggage, as well as a choice of 2-5-star hotels in central locations, providing the perfect base from which to explore and experience the best city break destinations in Europe.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are seeing strong demand for city breaks for this year and next, so we have responded by expanding our Jet2CityBreaks portfolio. The introduction of Murcia as a new city break destination from Bournemouth Airport means we are offering customers and independent travel agents a fantastic selection of cultural hotspots to choose from. As the largest operator of European city breaks, we know that today’s announcement will be welcome news to customers looking to enjoy a city break escape to this Spanish city. We have been blown away by the response to our arrival at Bournemouth Airport, and the demand we have seen means we are adding even more choice.”
Steve Gill, Managing Director of Bournemouth Airport, said: “We are delighted to see Jet2CityBreaks expand its offering from Bournemouth Airport with the addition of Murcia. This exciting new destination gives our passengers even more choice when it comes to short breaks and cultural getaways and means Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate to 17 sun and city destinations from Bournemouth Airport this summer.”
For further information visit: www.jet2holidays.com/city-breaks
