Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks announce return of popular Iceland programme from Birmingham Airport for Winter 25/26
- Winter 25/56 programme to Iceland put on sale early from Birmingham Airport in response to demand from customers wanting to experience all of Iceland’s natural wonders
- Flights and city breaks available during the best times 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 Birmingham Airport.
The programme will see the companies fly twice-weekly (Monday and Thursday) from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham Airport, and we will see more customers than ever before visiting this breathtaking destination.”
Tom Screen, Aviation Director at Birmingham Airport, said: “We are thrilled to once again see the return of this well-loved Iceland programme for our customers and their families. With Iceland becoming an ever more sought after location with its remarkable sights and landmarks, this news will be well received for those seeking to choose Iceland for their next getaway.
“Iceland is now even more readily available for the West Midlands region and beyond – and at an affordable price too.”
Sample package:
Jet2CityBreaks - Iceland, Reykjavik, 3 star Hotel Fron, 3 nights bed and breakfast departing from Birmingham on 10th November 2025.
Price: £639 per person based on 2 adults sharing, includes a 22kg baggage allowance and coach transfers. Also includes Northern Lights Tour Tickets.
For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2CityBreaks.com.
Independent travel agents can visit: trade.jet2holidays.com
