Jet2's new holiday destination from Birmingham Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will launch flights to Tunisia from the airport starting from summer 2027.
The UK’s largest tour operator and third-largest airline will launch two weekly flights to the North African hotspot, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 1 to October 30, 2027.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: "We are thrilled to be giving customers and independent travel agents even more choice from Birmingham Airport thanks to the launch of Tunisia as our latest new addition.
Birmingham Airport (Image: PA)
"With year-round sunshine, rich culture and fantastic sunshine, Tunisia has something for everyone and we know how immensely popular it will be."
Travellers will be able to stay in three to five-star hotels across popular resorts including Port el Kantaoui, Skanes, Mahdia, Sousse, Yasmine Hammamet and Hammamet.
The addition of Tunisia brings the total number of summer 2027 destinations served from Birmingham to 68, with Jet2 also announcing new routes to Bergerac, Hurghada, Jersey, Kavala (Thassos) and Sharm el Sheikh.
Customers can book either a package holiday with Jet2holidays or a leisure flight with Jet2.com, both of which have been recognised as Which? Recommended Providers for customer service and experience.
Mr Heapy said: "This latest expansion demonstrates the strength of our growing business, and it comes on the back of customers and independent travel agents choosing to travel with us time and time again.
"Our award-winning proposition clearly continues to delight holidaymakers, and we look forward to welcoming even more customers onboard thanks to the launch of this new destination, taking the number of destinations we have on sale from Birmingham Airport in Summer 27 to 68."
Matthew Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at Birmingham Airport, said: "Tunisia remains a popular destination from Birmingham Airport, and we are delighted that Jet2.com is providing customers with even more choice and flexibility from their local airport on this route.
"In just over three hours from Birmingham Airport, holidaymakers can discover a diverse and beautiful landscape, from national parks and Mediterranean beaches to the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains.
"This route is now on sale for travel from summer 2027 either flight-only with Jet2.com or as a package holiday with Jet2holidays."
