Jet2 announced two new destinations from Glasgow Airport
Jet2CityBreaks said it is expanding its 'portfolio' of city breaks from the travel hub for Summer 2025, Winter 2025/2026, and Summer 2026.
The airline will now offer customers trips to Murcia in Spain (via Alicante Airport) and Geneva in Switzerland.
It follows 'continued demand' from travellers looking for 'culture, history, cuisine, and sightseeing' holidays.
Jet2 will now offer holidaymakers trips to Murcia all year round from Glasgow Airport. Meanwhile, customers will be able to book a trip to Geneva for Winter 2025/2026 with the travel firm.
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A Jet2 spokesperson said: "Customers can reach Murcia via flights to Alicante Airport from Glasgow Airport with city breaks available all year-round for Summer 2025, Winter 2025/2026 and Summer 2026.
"Jet2CityBreaks has a range of three to four-star hotels available to book now in the city of Murcia, where medieval meets modern.
"Jam-packed with charm, culture and cosmopolitan vibes, this south-eastern Spanish city offers lovely plazas, beautiful architecture and cosy tapas bars offering delicious local cuisine.
"In response to the increasing number of customers wanting to combine winter sports with a city break, Jet2CityBreaks has launched packages from Glasgow Airport to Geneva for Winter 2025/2026.
"Previously only available as a ski flight option with Jet2.com, holidaymakers can now enjoy ATOL-protected package holidays with the city breaks specialist and spend time exploring this city with a few days skiing."
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are seeing strong demand for city breaks for this year and next, so we have responded by expanding our Jet2CityBreaks portfolio from Glasgow Airport.
"The introduction of new city break destinations, Murcia and Geneva, means we are offering customers and independent travel agents a fantastic selection of cultural hotspots to choose from.
"As the largest operator of European city breaks, we know that today's announcement will be welcome news to customers looking to enjoy a city break escape no matter what time of the year.'
Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports, said: "We are thrilled to see Jet2CityBreaks expand its product portfolio from Glasgow.
"We support Jet2CityBreaks in their commitment to offering high-quality packages, ensuring travellers choosing to fly from Glasgow can explore new cities with peace of mind, including the additions of Murcia and Geneva.
"We look forward to welcoming more passengers with Jet2.com and helping them embark on unforgettable city break experiences.'
City breaks are available to Geneva from Glasgow Airport from December 13, 2025, to April 18, 2026, with weekly Saturday services operating during this time.
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