Jet2.com has announced a significant expansion of its Iceland flight programme from London Stansted Airport for the February 2026 half-term holiday, adding more than 1,500 extra seats to meet surging demand for Northern Lights tourism.
The leisure airline revealed it will introduce new Thursday services on 12 and 19 February, additional Monday flights on 16 February, and new Sunday services on February 22, 2026. In other Jet2 news, those looking to travel now can benefit from a huge sale the company is running this week.
The expansion comes as travellers increasingly seek to witness the aurora borealis and explore Iceland's volcanic landscapes during the optimal winter viewing season.
Jet2.com and its city breaks division will operate more than 170 outbound services to Iceland between October 2025 and April 2026, offering over 34,000 seats across their network of 12 UK airports.
Jet2.com has announced a significant expansion of its Iceland flight programme
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This represents a six per cent capacity increase compared to Winter 24/25, with flights available from Belfast International, Bristol, Birmingham, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle International.
The programme covers key holiday periods including October half-term, February half-term, Easter holidays, and the pre-Christmas period, with flight timings optimised for Northern Lights viewing opportunities.
Package options through Jet2CityBreaks start from a £60 per person deposit and include guided Northern Lights tours, flights, 22kg hold luggage, airport transfers and accommodation at three and four-star hotels in central Reykjavik.
The expansion responds to what the company describes as "continued demand from holidaymakers booking flights and holidays to this bucket list destination".
CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Steve Heapy said: "Iceland is a destination that is rapidly growing in popularity thanks to its many natural and unique wonders, from the Northern Lights to natural parks and geothermal spas.
"These additional flights from London Stansted Airport come in direct response to the demand we have seen from customers since launching our Winter 25/26 programme. We are thrilled with this response and are now offering holidaymakers even more choice when it comes to visiting this breathtaking destination during the February half-term.
"The beauty of Iceland, coupled with the fantastic benefits available through Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, means we are confident of a very successful programme."
The announcement coincides with Jet2.com's launch of a major summer 2025 sale, offering more than 20,000 one-way seats for just £29 on June and July departures.
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The sale covers routes from the UK to destinations across Europe
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The sale covers over 475 routes from the airline's 13 UK airport bases to destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, Morocco and the Canary Islands, but ends at 23:59 on Friday, June 20.
The CEO added: "Customers are going to absolutely leap at the chance to book a Jet2.com flight for just £29 this summer, so our message is book now before they are all gone.
"With award-winning flights available from across our network of 13 UK bases this summer, we have fantastic choice whether it is some well-deserved sunshine or a stunning city break."
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