Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will commence flights to Chania in Crete from East Midlands Airport beginning in May 2026, marking their 10th Greek destination from the Midlands hub.
The popular travel operator announced the new service as part of their biggest summer schedule from the airport.
The western Crete destination joins an existing roster of nine Greek locations already served from East Midlands, including Corfu, Rhodes and Zante.
The new service will operate once weekly on Tuesdays, starting next year on May 26, 2026, and will continue through to October 27, 2026.
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This will be the first time travellers from East Midlands have direct access to Crete's western region. The Chania route comes as part of the bigger summer 2026 schedule from East Midlands, which has 43 destinations in total.
Seven entirely new routes are being introduced for the season, including Agadir, Costa de Almeria, Pula, Preveza, Thessaloniki and Split, alongside the Chania service.
Visitors to Chania can enjoy discovering traditional harbours alongside emerald lagoons and tranquil lakes throughout the region.
The destination offers numerous Blue Flag beaches for relaxation, whilst history enthusiasts will find plenty sites to explore. The area combines coastal resort options with authentic Greek experiences.
Chania Town offers tourists a blend of medieval architecture and sandy beaches, giving a genuine taste of traditional Greece.
Jet2holidays packages will include their standard 22kg luggage allowance, complimentary child places, and the presence of customer helpers at the resort. All holiday bookings come with ATOL protection and include return transfers as part of the tour operator's comprehensive service offering.
CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: “After experiencing continued demand for our award-winning flights and holidays to Greece, we are pleased to announce our 10th Greek destination from East Midlands Airport for Summer 26.
"We know just how much holidaymakers enjoy soaking up the sun in Chania, and we are delighted to be offering the chance for customers and independent travel agents in the region to explore this beautiful area of Crete for the very first time.
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"Next summer will be our biggest ever programme from East Midlands Airport, so we encourage holidaymakers to get organised and book early to secure the best rooms in the top hotels and give themselves a getaway to look forward to next year, with more choice and flexibility than ever before.”
East Midlands Airport’s managing director, Steve Griffiths, said: “Greece and its islands are among the most popular destinations for people who choose to fly from East Midlands, so Jet2’s new route to Chania next summer is a fantastic new option for our customers.
"We’re looking forward to summer 2026 when Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will be offering seven brand new routes, meaning a total of 43 sun and leisure city destinations are now available to book with them from East Midlands Airport for next year. We will provide the chilled-out start to people’s holidays that they look for when choosing East Midlands.”