Holidaymakers dreaming of a magical festive escape have reason to celebrate, as Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced a spectacular expansion of their winter sun programme. The beloved travel giants are launching brand-new flights and city breaks to two of Europe's most enchanting Christmas market destinations for Winter 2024/25: Cologne and Vienna.
The new services will jet off from a whopping 10 UK airports, making the glühwein-soaked magic of a German or Austrian Christmas more accessible than ever. Travellers from Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle, and East Midlands airports can all book their spot on Santa's nice list.
Your Festive Gateway to Cologne and Vienna
This strategic move taps into the soaring demand for short-haul winter getaways centred around world-famous Christmas markets. Both Cologne and Vienna transform into winter wonderlands during the festive season, offering an unforgettable experience of twinkling lights, traditional handicrafts, and mouth-watering culinary delights.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, echoed the excitement, stating: "We are delighted to be giving customers and independent travel agents the chance to visit two fantastic Christmas Market destinations for Winter 24/25 with the launch of Cologne and Vienna. As two iconic and cultural cities, they are fantastic additions to our city breaks programme and we are confident they will prove extremely popular.”
Complete Winter 24/25 Schedule and How to Book
The new routes are perfectly timed to capture the full festive spirit. Flights to these magical markets are scheduled to operate from the end of November 2024 through December 2024, ensuring travellers can experience the cities at their most Christmassy.
With packages through Jet2CityBreaks, everything is taken care of. Customers can book a complete package that includes flight, hotel, and the all-important 22kg baggage allowance, taking the stress out of planning the perfect seasonal retreat.
This expansion significantly bolsters Jet2's winter programme, offering more choice and flexibility for UK travellers seeking a memorable seasonal break filled with festive cheer, cultural exploration, and perhaps a mug or two of the finest German beer or Austrian punch.
