The first Jet2 flight from London Gatwick will take flight on March 26th, 2026, with six Jet2 aircraft set to be stationed at the UK's second-largest airport for the first year of operations
Steve Heapy, Jet2's CEO, announced the airline's 14th base, describing the launch as "an incredibly exciting moment for Jet2.
"We know all too well how much demand there is amongst customers and independent travel agents for us to operate our award-winning flights and holidays from London Gatwick, so it is fantastic to be able to share that we are here and ready to meet their travelling needs."
Flights to both mainland Spain and the Canaries & Balearics; Greece; Turkey; Portugal; Malta; Italy; Croatia; Bulgaria; and Cyprus will comprise the inaugural programme next year.
Jet2 becomes the first major leisure airline to expand into Gatwick operations since 2020.
Flights are now on sale, with packages available from Jet2holidays.
Last year, Liverpool became Jet2's 11th UK base, with Bournemouth joining the fray in February of this year.
