Jet2 launches new route to Europe’s ‘most popular winter sports destination’




Jet2.com has announced a brand new ski route connecting London Stansted to Innsbruck for the Winter 26/27 season.The airline is putting more than 6,000 extra ski seats on sale, which is great for snow sports fans across the Southeast.Flights will run every Saturday from December 19 through to April 10, 2027, covering key holiday periods like Christmas, February half-term and Easter.This new Austrian route brings the total number of ski destinations from Stansted to five, joining Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble and Salzburg.Jet2.com has announced a brand new ski route to Innsbruck for the Winter 26/27 season | JET2It is part of a 30 per cent boost to Jet2.com’s overall ski programme compared to last winter.Innsbruck sits right in the heart of the Austrian Alps, making it a dream spot for anyone who loves winter sports.From the Tyrolean capital, you can reach the Nordkette ski area in just 20 minutes. There are six runs catering to different ability levels, plus a snow park for those who want to try some tricks with stunning views of the city below.Venture a bit further to find Mayrhofen with its reliable snow conditions, while St Anton am Arlberg is famous for its après-ski scene, with bars dotted along the bottom of the runs.CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: “We are seeing continued demand for our ski programme with skiers and snowboarders eager to book the best of the action for this winter. “As our ski flights have been selling well, we have responded by putting on a new route from London Stansted to Innsbruck on sale and providing customers with even more opportunity to hit the slopes.”Innsbruck offers easy access to several world-class ski resorts, so we are confident that these new flights will prove popular with skiers and snowboarders of all levels.This new Austrian route brings the total number of ski destinations from Stansted to five, joining Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble and Salzburg | GETTY “Our unrivalled ski programme from London Stansted now includes five destinations, giving skiers and snowboarders even more chance to explore the French, Austrian, Swiss and Italian Alps with our award-winning airline.”London Stansted’s commercial director, Ciaran Brannigan, added: “Innsbruck is one of Europe’s most popular winter sports destinations and this new service will give our passengers even more choice when planning a ski holiday. “The route further strengthens Jet2.com’s winter programme from London Stansted and provides convenient access to some of Austria’s best-known resorts throughout the ski season.”Passengers flying with Jet2.com can look forward to convenient departure times, a 10kg hand luggage allowance, and affordable options for checked bags and ski equipment weighing up to 22kg each.