Jet2 announces new flights and city breaks as 'demand' soars for 'spectacular' Italian city

The airline said it had "responded immediately to the demand from rugby fans looking to head to the Italian capital" following the publication of the 2026 Six Nations fixtures on Monday.

The additional flights will operate from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Stansted and Manchester airports, giving rugby fans all over the UK easy accessibility.

Fans can choose between flight-only bookings with Jet2.com or ATOL-protected city break packages with Jet2CityBreaks, which include flights, 22kg luggage allowance and accommodation.

For the Italy v Scotland fixture, flights will operate from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. Flights for the Italy v England match will depart from Birmingham, Manchester, and London Stansted.

"In addition to watching the Six Nations at one of the best stadiums in Europe, customers can also make the most of the fixtures and enjoy a city break in Italy's capital," the airline added.

Rome offers visitors the chance to experience "spectacular history and ancient monuments" alongside the rugby, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Sistine Chapel.

Additional flights added for the Six Nations

Italy v Scotland (Saturday, February 7, 2026)

• Edinburgh Airport - two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5 and Sunday, February 8)

• Glasgow Airport - two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5 and Sunday, February 8)

Italy v England (Saturday, March 7, 2026)

• Birmingham Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9)

• Manchester Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9)

• London Stansted Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9)

CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "The Six Nations is a highlight in the sporting calendar, so our flights to Rome for next year's fixtures are proving to be incredibly popular.

"We have already seen demand from customers looking to enjoy the sporting action in one of the world's most unforgettable cities, following the publication of the 2026 fixtures this week.

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"As always, we have responded quickly and put on sale additional capacity to the city, to provide customers and independent travel agents with even more choice.

"Rugby fans will want to experience the Six Nations live, and we are offering them the chance to do just that through either a flight with Jet2.com or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks."

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