Jet2 launches first Samos flight from Manchester Airport
Jet2 launched its first flight to Samos from manchester airport on Friday, May 1, starting a new Greek route for summer 2026. The airline said the Manchester service will run twice weekly, with flights on Tuesdays and Fridays until the end of October.
Steve Heapy and Samos
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "As we commence our biggest ever summer programme to Greece, we are pleased to see our first flight to Samos take off from Manchester Airport for Summer 2026."
He also said: "We are already looking forward to seeing our first flights depart from a further two additional UK airport bases, offering customers and independent travel agents fantastic choice and flexibility when it comes to enjoying a sun-kissed holiday."
And he added: "Samos is a fantastic addition to our portfolio, and since putting these new flights and holidays on sale they have been proven very popular with holidaymakers looking for a laid-back Greek island experience."
Birmingham Airport and Stansted
The Manchester launch comes before Jet2 starts Samos flights from Birmingham Airport on May 4 and from London Stansted Airport on May 7. Jet2 said weekly Monday services will operate from Birmingham Airport until October 26, while London Stansted will have twice weekly Monday and Thursday services on sale until October 29.
For passengers booking the new route, the immediate change is simple: Manchester now has a twice-weekly link to Samos as part of Jet2's summer 2026 programme, while the route is being extended to two additional UK airport bases over the coming days.
