Jet2 City Breaks 2026 & 2027

Every Jet2CityBreaks package includes the following as standard on most packages, at no extra cost beyond the headline price.

Return flights on Jet2.com, the UK's top-rated airline for six consecutive years. Jet2 operates its own aircraft, which means more control over schedules and a consistently high standard of service.

22kg check-in luggage per person. This is included automatically in every Jet2CityBreaks package. Unlike booking separately with a budget carrier, there are no luggage fees to add on and no last-minute surprises at the airport.

Hotel accommodation for the duration of the stay, ranging from well-located three-star city hotels through to four and five-star properties depending on the destination and budget.

Airport transfers in the destination, are included in the package price for most city breaks. Jet2 arranges the transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, so there is no need to navigate taxi queues or local bus routes on arrival. Check before you book if the airport transfer is included.

ATOL and ABTA financial protection. Every Jet2CityBreaks package is fully financially protected. If anything goes wrong before or during travel, the money is safe.

£60 per person deposit to secure the booking, with the balance payable closer to departure.

Rome

There is no city that concentrates the span of western history into a smaller area than Rome and three or four nights here barely scratches the surface. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, these are not tourist hyperbole, they are genuinely astonishing places. What makes a Jet2 city break to Rome work particularly well is the food. Rome's neighbourhood restaurants serve some of the best pasta in Italy at prices that bear no relationship to the quality, and the coffee culture of standing at a bar for a one-euro espresso is one of the great simple pleasures of European travel. Go in March, April, October or November for manageable crowds and comfortable temperatures.

Prague

Prague is the most architecturally magnificent city in central Europe and consistently one of the best-value destinations on the Jet2 network. The medieval old town, the castle complex above the river, the Charles Bridge at dawn before the tour groups arrive, and the Jewish Quarter tell layers of history in a single walk. Beyond the sights, Prague has an exceptional beer culture, a food scene that has improved dramatically over the past decade, and the neighbourhoods of Vinohrady and Žižkov where the city feels genuinely lived-in rather than performed for visitors. Four nights gives enough time to go beyond the standard route.

Barcelona

Barcelona is the most complete city break destination available from the UK, it is simultaneously a great city and a great beach. The architecture of Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter's medieval tangle, the Boqueria market, the Eixample grid of modernista buildings, and then Barceloneta beach and the Mediterranean on the doorstep. The evening culture, late dinners, long weekends, the passeggiata along La Rambla, is the template for how urban social life should work. Book a Barcelona city break in April, May, September or October for the best combination of weather, price and manageable visitor numbers.

Krakow

Krakow consistently surprises people who come expecting a budget version of Prague and leave with genuine affection for the place in its own right. The Market Square, Rynek Główny, is one of the finest public spaces in Europe. The Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, with its restored synagogues, courtyard cafes and vibrant restaurant scene, is among the most atmospheric neighbourhoods on the continent. The day trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau is sombre, handled with great care by local guides, and described by most visitors as one of the most significant experiences of any trip they have taken.

Budapest

Budapest is the most underrated capital city on the Jet2 city break network. The combination of Buda and Pest across the Danube, the extraordinary parliament building, the ruin bars of the seventh district, the thermal bath culture and one of the most exciting food scenes in central Europe make it genuinely compelling for a long weekend. The famous Széchenyi Baths are worth half a day on their own. Go in the shoulder season, March, April, October, when the crowds are manageable and the city feels most authentically itself.

Vienna

Vienna operates at a level of cultural richness that few cities in the world can match. The Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Belvedere, the Schönbrunn Palace, the State Opera, the coffee house culture dating back centuries, and all of it in a city that is beautiful to simply walk around. Vienna is an excellent choice for those who want culture without the queues and chaos of more heavily visited destinations. The Naschmarkt food market on a Saturday morning is one of the best market experiences in Europe.

Palma, Majorca

Palma is the definitive year-round city break for UK travellers who want culture and sunshine together. The cathedral La Seu dominates the waterfront, the Arab Baths and the old town's narrow streets reward slow exploration, and the Es Baluard museum of contemporary art is outstanding. December through February is when Palma is at its most compelling as a city break, warm enough to sit outside for lunch, empty enough to actually enjoy the old town, and meaningfully cheaper than the summer weeks when Mallorca's beach resorts are at their busiest.

Alicante, Costa Blanca

Alicante is the city break that people who prefer their short break with guaranteed sunshine choose over the more cultural northern European alternatives. The castle of Santa Bárbara sits dramatically above the city, the Explanada de España promenade along the waterfront is one of Spain's finest, and the local food, rice dishes, fresh fish, good local wine, is excellent. A long weekend in Alicante in October or November delivers reliable warmth and a city that returns to normal pace once the summer tourists have gone.

Malaga, Costa Del Sol

Malaga has transformed over the past decade from a city people flew through on the way to the Costa del Sol into a destination in its own right. The Picasso Museum is outstanding, he was born here and the building is beautiful. The Alcazaba fortress, the historic centre, the Atarazanas market and the consistently excellent seafood restaurants along the waterfront make a three-night city break here genuinely rewarding. The old town's bar scene is among the best in Andalusia.

Athens

Athens is one of the great European cities and one of the most wrongly underrated city break destinations on the Jet2 network. The Acropolis and the Parthenon are genuinely extraordinary in person, the National Archaeological Museum is one of the finest museums in the world, and the neighbourhoods of Monastiraki, Psiri and Kolonaki have a food and bar scene that is among the most interesting in southern Europe. Go in April, May or October for the best combination of weather and manageable visitor numbers.

Venice

Venice is a city that everyone should visit once and ideally twice, once to be overwhelmed by it and once to actually enjoy it. The key to a Jet2 city break to Venice is staying two nights more than feels necessary: the first day absorbs the main sights and the crowds, and the subsequent days reveal the quieter sestieri of Castello and Cannaregio where Venice feels most genuinely Venetian. Arrive on a Thursday or Friday and leave on a Monday or Tuesday if the schedule allows, the weekends bring the day-trippers and the city changes character entirely.

Verona

Verona is the most romantic city break on the Jet2 network and the Shakespeare connection is the least interesting thing about it. The Roman Arena, one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the world and still used for opera performances in summer, dominates the Piazza Bra. The old town is extraordinarily well-preserved, the food is distinctly Veronese rather than generic Italian, and the city sits at the gateway to Lake Garda (20 minutes by car or bus) and the Valpolicella wine region for easy day trips.

Salzburg

Salzburg is the city break for those who want Mozart, mountains and exceptional food in equal measure. The baroque old town on the banks of the Salzach, the Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city, the Getreidegasse shopping street and the extraordinary Kunsthaus Zell am See galleries make it a genuinely cultural destination. In winter and early spring it is also the perfect base for day trips into the Austrian Alps.

Porto

Porto is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and one that has moved from quietly known to consistently popular over the past five years, meaning booking ahead is increasingly important. The Ribeira waterfront, the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia across the river, the azulejo tile facades throughout the city, the Livraria Lello bookshop (the most beautiful bookshop in the world, according to most people who visit it) and some of the best value fine dining in Europe. Four nights is the ideal duration. Enjoy a Porto city break in spring or autumn for the best experience.

Marrakech

Marrakech is unlike anywhere else on the Jet2 city break network. The medina, the old walled city, is a labyrinth of souks, riads, mosques and artisan workshops that overwhelms the senses in the best possible way. The Djemaa el-Fna square at dusk, when the food stalls set up and the storytellers and musicians perform, is one of the great urban experiences in the world. Beyond the medina, the Majorelle Garden and the Museum of African Contemporary Art (MACAAL) are genuinely excellent. Two full days in the medina with a half-day excursion to the Ourika Valley is the ideal plan for a long weekend.

Krakow

Krakow's Christmas market on the Market Square is one of the most atmospheric festive markets in Europe. The Gothic architecture of the Cloth Hall, the towers of St Mary's Basilica and the gingerbread and mulled wine stalls combine to produce the Christmas market experience that the big German cities charge a premium for, at a fraction of the cost.

Prague

Prague in December is extraordinary. The Old Town Square Christmas market, with the backdrop of the Astronomical Clock and the Gothic church of Our Lady before Týn, is among the most photographed festive scenes in Europe. Book early, Prague at Christmas is consistently popular and accommodation fills up from October onwards.

Vienna

Vienna has more Christmas markets than almost any other European city and the quality of each is high. The market in front of the City Hall (Rathaus), the Schönbrunn Palace market and the smaller neighbourhood markets throughout the first district together make Vienna the most comprehensive Christmas market city break destination on the Jet2 network.

Cologne

Cologne has multiple Christmas markets spread across the old town, with the Cathedral market in front of the famous twin-towered cathedral being the most dramatic setting of any Christmas market in Germany. Worth combining with the Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt if timing allows.

Jet2 operates from a wide network of UK regional airports, meaning most travellers can access a city break without needing to travel to London first. The largest and most comprehensive departure schedules are from Manchester, Leeds Bradford and Birmingham, between them covering virtually every destination on the Jet2 city break network, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Krakow, Budapest, Palma, Vienna, Venice, Athens, Porto, Nice, Copenhagen and many more. Manchester has the most frequent departures and the widest destination range of any UK airport, while Leeds Bradford, as Jet2's home base, has excellent coverage across the full programme. Birmingham serves the Midlands with a strong selection of popular European destinations including Barcelona, Rome, Prague, Venice, Verona, Palma, Alicante and Malaga.

Scotland and the north of England are well served, with Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle all offering regular Jet2 city break departures to the most popular European destinations including Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Krakow and Palma. East Midlands, Bristol and Belfast each have solid city break programmes covering the headline European destinations, giving travellers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland a local departure option without a London connection.

London Stansted is Jet2's London base and includes some routes not available from other airports, including direct access to Strasbourg for Christmas market breaks, covering both Strasbourg and nearby Colmar. The search tool above will show every available destination, date and price from any specific UK departure airport, making it straightforward to compare options and find the best departure point for any trip.

Check for Jet2 discount codes. Jet2 runs regular promotions with minimum spend thresholds. The My Budget Break Jet2 discount codes page tracks current offers as they become available.

Book early for the best availability. Jet2's most popular destinations and dates book up well in advance. Booking three to six months ahead gives the best combination of price and room choice at the hotel.

Be flexible on departure airport. Comparing prices across different UK departure airports for the same destination can reveal meaningful savings, particularly for destinations served from multiple regional airports.

Consider midweek departures. Thursday and Friday departures are typically better priced than Saturday departures, which attract a weekend premium.

Use the £60 deposit to lock in availability. A summer city break booked in January or February with a £60 per person deposit secures the price and availability without a large upfront payment.

Check for Jet2 discount codes. Jet2 runs regular promotions with minimum spend thresholds. The My Budget Break Jet2 discount codes page tracks current offers as they become available.