Stansted Airport: extra flights for rugby fansto Six Nations 2026 in Italy
Next year's Six Nations fixtures will take place in Rome, and Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks added further flights to get Rugby Union fans to witness the tournament at the Stadio Olimpico.
Additional capacity from five UK airports, including London Stansted, has been added for fans to secure their seats at the Italy v Scotland fixture on Saturday, February 7, and Italy v England fixture on Saturday, March 7.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: 'The Six Nations is a highlight in the sporting calendar, so our flights to Rome for next year's fixtures are proving to be incredibly popular. We have already seen demand from customers looking to enjoy the sporting action in one of the world's most unforgettable cities, following the publication of the 2026 fixtures this week.
A Jet2 Boeing 737-8MG (G-JZHV) passenger airliner coming in to land at Stansted Airport (Image: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire)
'As always, we have responded quickly and put on sale additional capacity to the city, to provide customers and independent travel agents with even more choice.
'Rugby fans will want to experience the Six Nations live, and we are offering them the chance to do just that through either a flight with Jet2.com or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks.'
In addition to watching the Six Nations at one of the best stadiums in Europe, customers can also make the most of the fixtures and enjoy a city break in Italy's capital.
With its spectacular history and ancient monuments, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Sistine Chapel, as well as museums and mouth-watering cuisine, Rome will provide an incredible rugby experience in one of the world's great cities.
The additional flights added for the Six Nations are:
Italy v Scotland (Saturday, February 7, 2026)
Edinburgh Airport – two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5, and Sunday, February 8), perfectly timed for a long weekend in Rome for the fixture.
Glasgow Airport – two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5, and Sunday, February 8), further enhancing choice on top of an existing schedule which sees departures on Monday and Friday.
Italy v England (Saturday, March 7, 2026)
Birmingham Airport – two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9). This is in addition to existing services departing on Monday and Friday, meaning two daily departures to choose from on both of those days.
Manchester Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9), meaning two daily flights on both these days to the Italian city.
London Stansted Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9), giving lots of choice for sports enthusiasts looking to enjoy the fixture.
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