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Jet2 unveils largest ever Winter Sun Programme from Belfast International for Winter 26/27

  • Writer: Love Ballymena
    Love Ballymena
  • Jun 7
  • 2 min read
Jet2 aeroplane taking off against a blue sky

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled their most extensive Winter Sun programme to date from Belfast International Airport, putting over 175,000 seats on sale for the Winter 2026/2027 season.


With demand for sunny getaways continuing to surge, the announcement represents a significant boost in travel options for Northern Ireland holidaymakers.



As the first UK airline and tour operator to launch their Winter 26/27 programme, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are providing customers and independent travel agents with an early opportunity to secure their winter escape.


The comprehensive schedule features ten sought-after sun destinations, with over 25 outbound flights per week during peak periods.



The destinations include perennial winter favourites across the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura), Spain (Alicante and Malaga), Portugal (Faro and Madeira), Majorca (Palma), and Turkey (Antalya).


Full List of Destinations for Winter 26/27 from Belfast International:


  • Tenerife – up to 7 weekly services


  • Lanzarote – up to 5 weekly services


  • Gran Canaria – up to 3 weekly services


  • Fuerteventura – up to 2 weekly services


  • Malaga – up to 2 weekly services


  • Alicante – up to 2 weekly services


  • Antalya – weekly service


  • Faro – up to 2 weekly services


  • Madeira – weekly service


  • Palma – weekly service



The programme has been carefully designed to meet growing demand from local travellers seeking winter sun without the hassle of lengthy or expensive travel. It builds on Jet2’s strong track record in Belfast and their commitment to supporting regional airports and customers.


Man standing in front of Jet2 aeroplane

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays


Speaking about the announcement, Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said:


“We are seeing continued demand from customers wanting to escape the long Northern Ireland winter, so we have stepped in and put our Winter 26/27 programme on sale from Belfast International Airport.


“We are pleased to be offering our biggest and most exciting Winter Sun programme ever, giving customers and independent travel agents even more choice and flexibility for next winter.”



He added:


“As ever, we have designed our programme in direct response to ongoing demand from holidaymakers in Northern Ireland. We are not done yet, with even more exciting announcements about our Winter 26/27 programme from Belfast International Airport coming soon!”


Further announcements, including details on Jet2’s Winter 26/27 Ski and Iceland programmes, are expected in the coming weeks.


Customers can now book their Winter 26/27 holidays via www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com.



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