Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to fifth Canary island La Palma
Flights and holidays to the Canary island will be available year-round from Manchester and Stansted. La Palma will be an exclusive destination to Jet2 from Stansted.
Flights from both UK airports will operate on Mondays and Fridays. Manchester will commence on 3 April 2026, with Stansted from 26 October.
The brand said the addition of a fifth Canary Islands destination cemented its position as the largest UK airline and operator there.
Jet2holidays will offer two to four-star hotels in resorts including Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos and Tazacorte.
Steve Heapy, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive, said: 'The launch of La Palma gives holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer.
'We are delighted to be expanding our presence across the Canary Islands from London Stansted and Manchester airports by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking to explore the island's natural beauty.'
Raquel Rebollo, La Palma's minister of tourism, added: 'The UK market is one of our priorities to open and attract to La Palma and we are delighted to have achieved this, thanks to great collaboration and hard work with Jet2 and other institutions.'
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