For Britons looking to get ahead of the game and book next year's holidays, Jet2 has announced an exciting new route for summer 2025.
The airline said: "Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added even more Spanish sunshine to their network today, with Jerez Airport becoming their 14th Spanish airport for Summer 25, opening up the stunning Costa de la Luz region.
"The UK’s largest tour operator is also launching holidays to the Costa de la Luz from Faro Airport for Summer 25, meaning customers can access the spectacular region from all 12 of the companies’ UK airport bases.
"Today’s exciting expansion, opening up a stunning and authentic slice of Spain, comes on the back of strong demand from UK holidaymakers looking to get away next summer."
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Britons will be able to jet away at peak and non-peak times throughout the year with Jet2's new plan.
The airline told holidaymakers: "Award-winning flights and holidays have gone on sale to Jerez from three UK airport bases – with exclusive routes operating from Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airports from May 2 to November 1, 2025.
"Weekly flights will operate exclusively from each airport base, with over 30,000 seats (arrivals and departures) going on sale today.
"As a result of today’s announcement, holidaymakers will be able to explore the delights of the Costa de la Luz region and the resorts of Cadiz, Novo Sancti Petri, Conil de la Frontera, Costa Ballena, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Zahara delos Atunes from Jerez Airport.
"Customers travelling to the Andalusian coast in Southern Spainvia Jerez Airport with Jet2holidays will be able to choose from a wide range of three to five-star hotels across these six resorts in the Costa de la Luz."
Jet2 told holidaymakers why Costa de la Luz should be on their travel bucket list. Calling it the "Coast of Light", the airline described it as a "stunning spot on the south-western coast of Spain, making it the perfect choice for a sun-kissed holiday".
Britons were told: "Located just along the Atlantic from Portugal’s border, this unspoiled corner of Spain offers huge stretches of sandy beaches, authentic culture, and rich Andalusian history. Renowned for its intricate architecture, bustling markets and vibrant green countryside, the Costa de la Luz is also known for its Mediterranean climate, huge range of activities and first-class golf courses, making it the ideal holiday destination for all types of customers."
Full Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ programme to Jerez
- Birmingham Airport: Exclusive weekly Friday services operating from May 2 to October 31, 2025
- Leeds Bradford Airport: Exclusive weekly Tuesday services operating from May 6 to October 28, 2025
- Manchester Airport: Exclusive weekly Saturday services operating from May 3 to November 1, 2025
Customers can go for a flight-only booking with Jet2.com, or a package holiday with Jet2holidays.
Holidaymakers can also reach the Costa de la Luz by flying intoFaro Airport. Jet2 said: "From Faro, it is a short drive across the Portuguese border into Spain where holidaymakers will now be able to choose from a range of hotels that have gone on sale with Jet2holidays across the four resorts of Punta Umbria, Isla Canela, Isla Cristina and El Rompido."
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'The sand is clear and the beach is huge'
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CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Steve Heapy said: "We are absolutely delighted to be giving customers and independent travel agents the chance to discover an authentic slice of Spain thanks to the launch of Costa de la Luz as a brand-new destination for Summer 25.
"As a result of this launch, customers can reach this stunning region and Spain’s best beaches from Jerez Airport, which becomes our 14th Spanish Airport, as well as from Faro Airport.
"We are incredibly excited about this new destination, and we are confident that it will prove extremely popular with our customers.
"Spain is a key market for us, and we have a proven track record of growth and investment in the country. This latest expansion comes on the back of strong demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book with us time and time again on our award-winning flights and holidays.
"Thanks to the launch of this brand-new destination, we look forward to welcoming even more holidaymakers onboard and showcasing all the reasons why we continue to delight customers."
Holidaymakers in Costa de la Luz have praised the Spanish destination. A visitor to Playa de Bolonia called it "one of the most special beaches [they] have seen". They added: "The sand is clear and the beach is huge - the backdrop of the dunes is spectacular. You can hike up the dunes and enjoy a great view of the beach."
A visitor to the splendid watch tower Torre Tavira urged visitors to "make a reservation for incredible views".
Park Genoves can be described as a "fascinating green oasis". One visitor called it a "beautiful park to stroll through on a sunny day, with multitudes of flowers, palm trees and huge trees manicured in intricate shapes". They added: "There is a magnificent fountain you can walk beneath in a cave."
