Jet2 have announced details of their once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland from Manchester Airport for Winter 25/26, revealing an exciting programme that is perfectly timed for those wanting to experience the Northern Lights.
With holidaymakers flocking to book flights and holidays to this bucket list destination, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest operator of city breaks to Europe have a huge choice available from Manchester Airport.
The programme will see the companies fly twice-weekly (Monday and Thursday) from Manchester Airport to Iceland from 2nd October to 8th December 2025, and from 29th January to 27th April 2026.
This means stays are available at key periods during Winter 25/26 including over the October half-term, February half-term, Easter holidays and in the countdown to Christmas. As well as providing customers with plenty of flexibility when it comes to which month or period they want to travel from Manchester Airport, the flights are also perfectly timed for those wanting to witness the spectacular Northern Lights and experience the best of Iceland.
The release of the programme today is the earliest the companies have ever put their Iceland programme on sale from Manchester Airport, giving holidaymakers the opportunity to book ahead and tick the destination off their bucket list. Announcing the programme this early comes in response to the number of customers who book early when it comes to choosing a flight or city break to Iceland.
Thanks to its abundance of natural wonders and wide variety of sights to see, Iceland has continued to experience strong demand with customers and independent travel agents across the region. From the world’s most northernmost capital, Reykjavik, to volcanic landscapes and the night skies featuring the spectacular Northern Lights, it is easy to see why Iceland is deemed a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Customers can pick from flight-only or package holiday options, with package options with Jet2CityBreaks available for a low £60 per person deposit. These package options with Jet2CityBreaks include a guided Northern Lights Tour, flights with Jet2.com, 22kg hold luggage and transfers to and from the airport, as well as a choice of 3 and 4-star hotels in central Reykjavik. In addition, a choice of excursions to the South Shore, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon are also available to purchase.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be announcing this exciting programme of scheduled services and once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland from Manchester Airport for Winter 25/26. The programme has been put on sale early in response to the strong demand from customers and independent travel agents across the region, and it offers fantastic choice. The dazzling beauty of Iceland, coupled with the award-winning benefits available through Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, means we are confident that this programme will be another resounding success from Manchester Airport, and we will see more customers than ever before visiting this breathtaking destination.”
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said: “Manchester Airport is proud to serve the North and connect people with the places they want to fly to. Iceland is an increasingly popular destination for travellers in the region thanks to its promise of adventure, peerless natural beauty and rich, unique culture.
“That’s why it’s fantastic to see Jet2.com already launching its Iceland programme for next Winter, giving passengers the chance to grab a bargain by booking ahead. Our route network of more than 200 destinations is bigger than any airport outside London and it means we can offer the people of the North unrivalled choice and flexibility when planning their travel.”
