Jet2.com Boosts UK Winter Travel With Massive 2027/28 Ski Schedule Covering France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy
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Ski season is almost here and Jet2.com wants to make sure UK travelers get where they need to go. With 2027/28 Winter ski season routes, Jet2.com will carry nearly 470,000 passengers on over 43 different routes to major ski destinations across France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland from more than a dozen UK airports. The program is designed to increase options for UK skiers and snowboarders to travel throughout the winter by providing greater flexibility with flights and improved flight connections to some of the top ski destinations in Europe.
The expanded schedule is designed to meet continued demand for Alpine escapes, offering weekend, long-weekend and midweek travel options for skiers and snowboarders. Travellers will have access to some of Europe’s most famous winter destinations, including Geneva, Chambery, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Turin, Verona and Lyon.
Manchester Leads UK Ski Connectivity With Full Destination Coverage
Manchester Airport will offer the widest choice in the Winter 2027/28 ski programme, connecting travellers to all eight destinations covered by Jet2.com. The airport will provide the strongest network for UK skiers, with direct access to major Alpine gateways across France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
Birmingham and Edinburgh will each serve six ski destinations, creating strong regional options for winter travellers outside London. London Gatwick and London Stansted will also provide extensive coverage, with flights available to five ski gateways each.
Other UK airports included in the programme are Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Belfast International, East Midlands, Glasgow and London Luton, ensuring ski holidays remain accessible from multiple regions across the UK.
The UK airport ranking by ski destination coverage includes:
- Manchester – 8 destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Lyon, Salzburg, Turin and Verona
- Birmingham – 6 destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Turin
- Edinburgh – 6 destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Turin and Verona
- London Gatwick – 5 destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg and Turin
- London Stansted – 5 destinations: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck and Salzburg
- Bristol – 3 destinations: Chambery, Geneva and Innsbruck
- Leeds Bradford – 3 destinations: Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg
- Newcastle – 3 destinations: Chambery, Geneva and Grenoble
- Belfast International – 1 destination: Salzburg
- East Midlands – 1 destination: Geneva
- Glasgow – 1 destination: Geneva
- London Luton – 1 destination: Geneva
Geneva Becomes Europe’s Most Connected Ski Gateway From the UK
Among the eight ski destinations, Geneva will have the largest UK airport network, with flights available from 11 UK airports. The Swiss gateway remains a key entry point for some of Europe’s most famous ski resorts, offering access to destinations such as Verbier, Chamonix, Zermatt and the French Alps.
Chambery will be served from eight UK airports, while Salzburg will connect with seven. Grenoble will have links from five UK airports, followed by Innsbruck with four. Turin will operate from three airports, while Verona and Lyon will each have two UK connections.
The programme provides access to world-renowned ski areas, including Courchevel, Tignes, Flaine, the Three Valleys, Alpe d’Huez, Avoriaz, Mayrhofen, Obertauern and the Dolomites.
Strong Manchester Network Targets Growing Winter Travel Demand
Manchester’s expanded ski schedule highlights the growing importance of regional departures for winter tourism. The airport will operate frequent services to key Alpine locations, including multiple weekly flights to Geneva, Innsbruck, Lyon and Verona.
The wider network allows travellers to avoid relying only on major London airports and provides greater flexibility for families, groups and independent ski enthusiasts planning winter holidays.
The early launch of the Winter 2027/28 programme also allows customers to secure preferred travel dates, accommodation options and resort connections well ahead of the peak ski season.
Jet2.com Strengthens Position in European Winter Tourism Market
The latest expansion reflects the airline’s continued focus on the winter holiday market, where demand for ski travel remains strong among UK travellers. By offering a broad selection of destinations and flight schedules, Jet2.com is aiming to strengthen its position as a major provider of European ski holidays.
The programme combines popular Alpine resorts with convenient UK regional departures, giving travellers more choice when planning winter breaks. With almost half a million seats available, the Winter 2027/28 schedule represents one of the airline’s largest ski offerings to date.
Jet2.com is boosting UK winter travel with its Winter 2027/28 ski programme, offering nearly 470,000 seats across 43 routes from 12 UK airports to leading Alpine destinations in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. The expanded schedule provides more flight choices for skiers and snowboarders heading to Europe’s top mountain resorts.
Jet2.com’s Winter 2027/28 Ski Programme better connects the UK to some of Europe’s top Alpine ski destinations by adding another level of choice and capacity to regional airports. There are over 470,000 booking options across France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. The increased capacity allows travelers to plan more trips to ski holidays. The demand for the ski trips themselves remains high as this program gives travelers the option to book even earlier. The program also supports the continued growth of the Alpine ski market.
