Key Points
- Jet2 has announced two new exclusive destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2027: Santorini and Preveza.
- The airline will also add Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik to its programme from Leeds Bradford Airport next year.
- Santorini services are scheduled to operate weekly on Thursdays from 6 May to 7 October 2027.
- Preveza services are scheduled to operate weekly on Sundays from 23 May to 10 October 2027.
- Jet2 said the Leeds Bradford summer 2027 programme will be its largest to date at the airport, with almost two million seats on sale and 53 routes in total.
- Both Santorini and Preveza are exclusive to Jet2 from Leeds Bradford Airport.
- Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy said the programme responds to continued demand and gives holidaymakers more choice and flexibility.
- Leeds Bradford Airport aviation director Declan Maguire said the additions expand Yorkshire’s choice and bring something new to the airport’s portfolio.
Leeds (The Leeds Times) June 2, 2026 – Jet2 has announced two new exclusive Greek destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2027, with flights and holidays to Santorini and Preveza now being added to its programme.
The airline said the move comes after continued demand from customers booking ahead for next summer, and it described the Leeds Bradford programme as its largest ever from the airport. Jet2 said the new routes are exclusive to the airline at Leeds Bradford Airport, giving it a broader summer network for Yorkshire travellers.
The announcement also confirms that Egypt destinations Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik will appear in Jet2’s programme from Leeds Bradford next year for the first time. That means the airline’s expansion is not limited to Greece, but forms part of a wider growth in destinations served from the airport.
Which routes will operate and when?
Jet2 said Preveza will operate weekly on Sundays from 23 May to 10 October 2027. Santorini will operate weekly on Thursdays from 6 May to 7 October 2027.
The company did not frame the expansion as a short-term trial, but as part of a larger summer 2027 schedule from Leeds Bradford Airport. In total, Jet2 said the programme will include almost two million seats and 53 routes.
This route count includes four brand-new routes overall, with Santorini and Preveza among the additions that are exclusive to Jet2 from Leeds Bradford Airport. The Greek services are expected to widen the airport’s leisure offering for summer holidaymakers in Yorkshire.
What did Jet2 say about demand?
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2, said the airline is seeing continued demand for its flights and holidays and that many people want to book early for summer 2027. He said the company is responding with an expanded Leeds Bradford programme.
As reported by Jet2, Mr Heapy said:
“We are seeing continued demand for our award-winning flights and holidays and many people wanting to book ahead for Summer 2027, so we are delighted to respond with this expanded programme from Leeds Bradford Airport.”
He added that the new routes give holidaymakers “more choice and flexibility.”
Jet2 also said it remains committed to operating as normal this summer after positive updates from jet fuel suppliers about increased production and imports. The airline said this reassurance follows concerns in the wider aviation sector over fuel supply and cost pressures.
What did Leeds Bradford Airport say?
Declan Maguire, aviation director at Leeds Bradford Airport, welcomed the move and said the new routes would give Yorkshire more choice when planning holidays. He said the additions bring “something new and exciting” to the airport’s portfolio.
As quoted by the airport, Mr Maguire said the network development is about
“giving Yorkshire greater choice, flexibility and inspiration for their next trip.”
His comments presented the expansion as part of a broader effort to strengthen Leeds Bradford’s leisure network.
The airport said the new destinations add to the variety already available to passengers. It also highlighted the appeal of both places as summer holiday options for travellers departing from Yorkshire.
What are Santorini and Preveza?
Jet2 described Santorini as a destination known for its caldera views, the sunset in Oia, local vineyards and archaeological sites such as Akrotiri. The airline said it is a bucket-list destination for many holidaymakers.
Preveza gives access to Greece’s Epirus region, which Jet2 said offers around 60km of beaches, historical sites and nightlife. It also connects travellers to places including Parga and the Lefkas peninsula, with resorts such as Nidri, Nikiana, Lygia, Agios Nikitas and Meganisi.
The new routes therefore broaden the type of Greek holiday available from Leeds Bradford Airport. Santorini is likely to appeal to travellers looking for a classic island break, while Preveza offers access to mainland and coastal destinations.
Why does this matter for Yorkshire travellers?
The expansion means more direct holiday options for passengers flying from Leeds Bradford Airport, especially those planning ahead for summer 2027. For customers in Yorkshire, that can reduce the need to travel via other airports for Greek holidays.
It also gives Jet2 a stronger position at Leeds Bradford Airport, where it already operates a large leisure network. The airline said the summer 2027 programme there will be its biggest to date.
For the airport, the move strengthens its range of sun destinations at a time when leisure travel remains a major part of its business. The addition of Egypt routes further underlines that Jet2 is building a wider medium-haul holiday offer from the base.
How does this fit the wider programme?
Jet2 said the Leeds Bradford summer 2027 programme will include almost two million seats and 53 routes in total. It said four of those routes will be brand new, with two exclusive Greek additions announced first.
In addition to Santorini and Preveza, the airline said Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik will also be served from Leeds Bradford for the first time next year. That broadens the airport’s reach into both Greek and Egyptian holiday markets.
Jet2 framed the expansion as part of customer demand for early booking and more holiday choice. The company said the new routes are designed to offer greater flexibility for passengers planning summer travel well in advance.
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Background of the development
Jet2 has steadily expanded its leisure network from UK airports in response to demand for package holidays and scheduled flights. Leeds Bradford Airport has been one of its important bases, and this latest announcement continues that pattern.
The airline’s move into Santorini and Preveza adds to its existing Greek programme and shows a continued focus on sunshine destinations. The inclusion of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik also reflects interest in Red Sea holiday spots among UK travellers.
This type of route announcement is usually part of long-term summer planning, with airlines opening sales well ahead of departure dates. Jet2’s announcement follows that model, with summer 2027 flights now being put on sale nearly a year in advance.
What could happen next?
For holidaymakers in Yorkshire, the most immediate effect is likely to be broader choice when booking summer 2027 travel. Passengers who prefer direct flights from Leeds Bradford Airport may find the new routes more convenient than travelling to a different airport.
For Jet2, the expansion could help support bookings and strengthen demand on a key regional base. For Leeds Bradford Airport, it may help reinforce its role as a gateway for leisure travel across the north of England.
