Jet2's first flight to Palermo takes off from Manchester airport

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Jet2's first flight to Palermo takes off from Manchester airport

Jet2 has celebrated its first flight to Palermo after the UK consumer champion’s inaugural flight departed from Manchester Airport on Friday (1 May).

The busy flight marks the start of Jet2 operating to the Italian destination for the first time this summer giving customers access to sun-kissed Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. As a result of this new flying programme, Jet2 will operate twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday) services from Manchester Airport to Palermo until 3rd November 2026.

In celebration of the new destination, Jet2 greeted holidaymakers onboard the first flight with a VIP welcome from Jet2’s Red Team. This included one lucky customer being surprised with a free pair of return flights with Jet2.com.

Holidaymakers in the Midlands and Northeast will also be able to reach Sicily, as flights and holidays will commence to Palermo from Birmingham Airport on Wednesday 6th May and from Newcastle International Airport on Tuesday 26th May. From Birmingham Airport, Jet2 will operate weekly Wednesday services until 28th October 2026 and weekly Tuesday services are also available to the Italian city from Newcastle Airport until 3rd November 2026. All the routes to Palermo are exclusive with Jet2.

Palermo represents Jet2’s latest Italian expansion and means that the company now operates to nine Italian airports, including two in Sicily. In total, Jet2 has 12 weekly flights on sale to Sicily for Summer 2026.

The introduction of this new destination gives customers great access to the resorts of Campofelice Di Roccella, Cefalu and Pollinia, with Sicily offering stunning scenery, city sights and dramatic landscapes. From the beautiful beaches to the outstanding architecture, there is also the capital’s rich ancient history where there are myths and legends weaved into every captivating corner.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “To celebrate this new addition, we had our trademark red branding at the gate of the inaugural flight and also surprised one lucky customer with a pair of free return flights. We have no doubt that Palermo will be a popular destination for customers and independent travel agents looking to book getaways that combine culture and sunshine."