By Sarra Gray , Published: 03/10/2025 Updated: 03/10/2025 Holidaymakers can book flights from nine UK airports Holidaymakers can book flights from nine UK airports Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine as Australian star issues emotional apology Jamie Vardy's options revealed as Premier League icon mulls over next club Spotify brings pulse-racing feature to Android months after iPhone owners unlocked the same trick Beautiful British beaches named among the most underrated in the world Britons swap scorching summer holidays for cooler getaways — top 5 European destinations Virgin Trains gets green light to rival Eurostar with UK services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam POLL: Are asylum seekers treated better than the homeless? YOU DECIDE Jet2 is giving holidaymakers more time to enjoy the Greek sunshine by keeping flights to Kefalonia running until the very end of October 2026. The airline and its holiday branch have added brand-new Saturday flights from Manchester Airport that will run throughout October, perfect for families wanting a half-term getaway. These extra flights mean the summer season now stretches three weeks longer than originally planned, with services continuing right through to October 31. Manchester holidaymakers will have up to six flights a week to choose from, with the service running from May 2 through to the end of October 2026. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Jet2 has expanded flights to Kefalonia in Greece | GETTY But it's not just Manchester getting in on the action. Jet2 will be flying to Kefalonia from nine UK airports in total. You'll be able to catch flights from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle and London Stansted. Whether you want to lounge on those stunning beaches or explore the island's famous vineyards, there's now loads more flexibility for booking that perfect Greek escape. CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: “Kefalonia is an extremely popular holiday destination, and we are seeing continued demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book both peak and late summer dates. "Due to this response, we are delighted to be extending our Summer 26 season to the end of October, providing customers with the flexible holiday choices that they want. "We are excited to provide holidaymakers with even more award-winning flights and ATOL-protected package holidays in Summer 26 and, given the appeal of the beautiful destination of Kefalonia, we are confident that this extended season will be warmly welcomed.” This comes as Jet2 rolls out more flights to a bucket list destination with an "abundance of natural wonders" . Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have revealed their Winter 26/27 Iceland programme is now available to book, with flights departing from seven UK airports. The leisure airline and city break operator has increased its services from Manchester and London Stansted in response to customer demand for trips to the Nordic island. LATEST TRAVEL NEWS The cheapest winter sun holiday destination has £5.70 meals and 31°C temperatures easyJet goes luxury with new collection offering five-star accommodation, gourmet cuisine and more British Airways becomes first airline to fly direct from the UK to an iconic American city This comes as holidaymakers will have more chances to visit Iceland | JET2 The programme marks a return of winter flights from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle airports. Bournemouth and Edinburgh will also offer special trips to Iceland. Services will operate from October 9 to December 7, 2026, then resume from January 29 to April 12, 2027, perfectly timed for experiencing Iceland's natural wonders. Travellers can choose flights during October half-term, February half-term and Easter holidays, giving families plenty of options for their Iceland adventure. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter These extra flights mean the summer season now stretches three weeks longer than originally planned, with services continuing right through to October 31. Manchester holidaymakers will have up to six flights a week to choose from, with the service running from May 2 through to the end of October 2026. Jet2 has expanded flights to Kefalonia in Greece

But it's not just Manchester getting in on the action. Jet2 will be flying to Kefalonia from nine UK airports in total. You'll be able to catch flights from Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle and London Stansted. Whether you want to lounge on those stunning beaches or explore the island's famous vineyards, there's now loads more flexibility for booking that perfect Greek escape. CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: “Kefalonia is an extremely popular holiday destination, and we are seeing continued demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book both peak and late summer dates. "Due to this response, we are delighted to be extending our Summer 26 season to the end of October, providing customers with the flexible holiday choices that they want. "We are excited to provide holidaymakers with even more award-winning flights and ATOL-protected package holidays in Summer 26 and, given the appeal of the beautiful destination of Kefalonia, we are confident that this extended season will be warmly welcomed.” This comes as Jet2 rolls out more flights to a bucket list destination with an "abundance of natural wonders" . Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have revealed their Winter 26/27 Iceland programme is now available to book, with flights departing from seven UK airports. The leisure airline and city break operator has increased its services from Manchester and London Stansted in response to customer demand for trips to the Nordic island. LATEST TRAVEL NEWS The cheapest winter sun holiday destination has £5.70 meals and 31°C temperatures easyJet goes luxury with new collection offering five-star accommodation, gourmet cuisine and more British Airways becomes first airline to fly direct from the UK to an iconic American city This comes as holidaymakers will have more chances to visit Iceland The programme marks a return of winter flights from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle airports. Bournemouth and Edinburgh will also offer special trips to Iceland. Services will operate from October 9 to December 7, 2026, then resume from January 29 to April 12, 2027, perfectly timed for experiencing Iceland's natural wonders. Travellers can choose flights during October half-term, February half-term and Easter holidays, giving families plenty of options for their Iceland adventure. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter