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Jet2 to Open London Gatwick Base in March 2026 With 29 Leisure Routes

New slots created by Gatwick’s expanded runway capacity opened the door to Jet2’s 14th UK base.

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Overview

  • Operations begin on March 26, 2026, with the inaugural flight to Tenerife at the start of the summer season.
  • Jet2 has secured slots for six aircraft at Gatwick, basing five Airbus A321neo jets there with one positioned overseas.
  • The initial programme spans 29 routes across Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Italy and other popular holiday markets.
  • The expansion is set to create more than 300 direct jobs in the Gatwick area, with additional indirect roles expected.
  • Competition at Gatwick will intensify with easyJet, British Airways and TUI, and Jet2 guides the base to profitability in the 2029 financial year.