Jet2 has announced it’s launching flights to a beautiful Greek island from two major UK airports.
The top-rated holiday provider will fly to the island of Samos from both London Stansted and Manchester twice a week.
The flights are set to launch in time for summer 2026 with package holidays from Jet2holidays also going on sale.
Manchester’s service will launch on May 5, 2026 and run all summer through to October 30.
Flights from London Stansted will launch on May 7, 2026 and operate until October 26.
A Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, idyllic Samos is just a mile from Turkey.
Jet2 says Samos is ‘bursting with charm’ from its ‘golden-grained beaches to its lush green hills’.
It adds: ‘Holidaymakers can spend their days lounging by the glittering Aegean Sea, hiking through ancient ruins or enjoying delicious Greek fare at a cosy taverna.
Jet2 has announced it’s launching flights to a beautiful Greek island from two major UK airports. Samos (pictured above) is close to Turkey
The flights are set to launch in time for summer 2026 with package holidays from Jet2holidays also going on sale
‘With stunning sunsets and a laid-back vibe, Samos is the ultimate place to relax, unwind and soak up the tranquility of Greece.’
Visitors to Samos have the option of exploring two UNESCO monuments, the ancient city of Pythagoreion and the ancient Temple of Hera.
Travel YouTubers, ‘Delightful Travellers’, recently visited the island and described it as ‘better than Mykonos’, urging tourists to head to Samos instead.
The pair visited the island’s Kokkari Beach, a white pebble bay with a bar and watersport rental. They described it as ‘the perfect place to unwind’.
Away from beaches, the island is known for its lush greenery and visitors can hike to the peak of Mount Kerkis for views from 1,400m/4,593 feet up.
Tourists will also be able to indulge in some of the island’s local cuisine, including zucchini flowers stuffed with rice and revithokeftedes (chickpea fritters).
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2Holidays, says: ‘The launch of Samos for Summer 26 gives holidaymakers and independent travel agents access to this beautiful Greek island and the exclusive chance to enjoy an authentic slice of from Greece from Manchester and London Stansted Airports.
‘We are very pleased to be expanding our presence across Greece by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking for a laid-back Greek island experience.
‘With stunning sunsets and a laid-back vibe, Samos is the ultimate place to relax, unwind and soak up the tranquility of Greece,’ says Jet2
Visitors to Samos have the option of exploring two UNESCO monuments, the ancient city of Pythagoreion and the ancient Temple of Hera (pictured above)
‘Offering customers and independent travel agents even more choice, we are also delighted to be adding a selection of hotels available to book now across six stunning resorts.
‘We look forward to taking customers to Samos on their well-deserved holidays and showcasing our VIP customer service.’
But Samos isn’t the only destination to get excited about.
easyJet has just launched new flights to Cape Verde, an island often described as the ‘African Caribbean’.
And ‘Europe’s Hawaii’ is getting easier to travel to with plenty of new flight routes to Madeira.
easyJet and British Airways have also both just launched direct flights to Tbilisi, making the Georgian capital much easier to reach for British travellers.
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