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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand Samos programme for Summer 26 with new route on sale from Birmingham Airport
Published: Wed 21 May 2025 at 10:00
Just over a month after announcing Samos as a brand-new destination for Summer 26, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today expanded the programme and put flights and holidays on sale to the island from Birmingham Airport.
Following continued demand from customers and independent travel agents looking for some Greek sunshine, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have added a third route to Samos, with flights and holidays now available from Birmingham Airport.
Today’s expansion means the new Greek destination is now on sale for Summer 26 from three UK airport bases – Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted Airports – with all routes being exclusive to the companies.
From Birmingham Airport, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate a weekly Monday service to Samos from 4th May to 26th October 2026, representing nearly 10,000 extras seats on sale and giving customers plenty of choice and flexibility when it comes to enjoying an authentic slice of Greece in early, peak or late summer.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate to a total of 15 airports across Greece in Summer 26, making them the biggest operator to Greece from the UK. These include Athens (operating all-year round), Corfu, Chania (Crete), Heraklion (Crete), Kefalonia, Halkidiki, Kos, Kalamata, Lesvos, Preveza, Rhodes, Skiathos, Santorini and Zante.
When travelling to Samos, holidaymakers can also choose from over 30 new 3-5 star hotels that Jet2holidays has on sale across the laid-back island. The hotels are available to book now and are located in the sun-kissed resorts of Samos Town, Kampos, Kokkari, Pythagorion, Karlovasi and Balos.
The beautiful Greek island of Samos lies just off the coast of Turkey and is bursting with charm, from its golden-grained beaches to its lush green hills. Holidaymakers can spend their days lounging by the glittering Aegean Sea, hiking through ancient ruins or enjoying delicious Greek fare at a cosy taverna. Between the charming town of Pythagorion or the peaceful village of Kokkari, there is always something to explore, with public transport links making it easy to access the variety of resorts and beaches. With stunning sunsets and a laid-back vibe, Samos is the ultimate place to relax, unwind and soak up the tranquillity of Greece.
The launch of flights and holidays to Samos from Birmingham Airport gives customers in the Midlands the opportunity to enjoy award-winning flights and holidays to the Greek island for the first time with the airline and tour operator. Holidaymakers can choose from a flight-only booking with Jet2.com, or a package holiday with Jet2holidays while enjoying the companies’ award-winning customer service.
ATOL-protected package holidays with Jet2holidays include VIP customer service and return transfers, along with a generous 22kg baggage allowance and friendly flight times with Jet2.com, all for a low £60 per person deposit.
When flying with Jet2.com, customers receive that very same industry leading customer service, a 10kg hand luggage allowance, great flight times and friendly low fares.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “The launch of Samos from Manchester and London Stansted Airports has been well received by customers and independent travel agents, so we have responded to that and are delighted to be expanding the programme today. The introduction of flights and holidays to the beautiful Greek hotspot from Birmingham Airport means we are now giving customers in the Midlands the chance to enjoy an authentic slice of Greece. We are very pleased to be expanding our operation to Samos just a month after launching it and giving even more customers to chance to reach this idyllic island next summer. We are confident that the addition of the Greek destination to our flying programme from Birmingham Airport will prove popular with customers looking for an off the beaten track style holiday.”
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