Jet2 launches flights to three new islands – and one you won’t have heard of
THREE Greek islands are now part of Jet2’s summer holiday routes – and one is much lesser known to Brits.
The tour operator already flies to a number of well known islands across Greece such as Santorini and Mykonos.
However, there are a number of others that are less crowded that tourists can visit, especially with the new Jet2 flights.
Poros, Aegina and Leros will all welcome Jet2 flights next summer.
Passengers will be able to travel from Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted airports.
The new flights will change at Athens if travelling to Poros.
For Leros, Brits can fly from nine UK airports and change at Kos Airport.
All passengers will get free transfers and ferry services when booking a package holiday.
Also being launched is Palermo and Tallinn in 2026.
National sales manager Simon Marshall said, according to Travel Weekly: “The launch of five brand-new destinations is fantastic news for independent travel agents and comes on the back of demand for our award-winning holidays no matter what time of the year it is.
“Greece and Italy continue to be summer favourites so we are adding even more choice thanks to the introduction of Poros, Aegina, Leros and Palermo.”
Here’s what you need to know about the three new Greek islands.
Poros
An hour from Athens by hyrdofoil, the Old Town is where most tourists will flock to.
It also has the Temple of Poseidon with a five metre stature of the god, as well as the Archaeological Museum of Poros.
It also has a very unique lemon forest – Meonodasos – which is one of the only ones in Greece.
The largest beach is Askeli – which is also a sandy beach too.
Aegina
The closest island to Athens is Aegina, named after the island’s nymph who Zeus fell in love with.
It is said the island was the first place to have coins in Europe, with a turtle on one side.
There is the popular Aphea Temple to visit. as well as the old town.
There are 20 beaches to choose from around the island, with both pebble and sand depending on what you fancy.
Leros
Leros has more Italian influences that other Greek islands, being taken by the country in 1912.
The fertile land makes it popular with hikers thanks to its green landscape.
But it also has one of the deepest natural harbours in the Med so is great for diving and swimming too.
Hand luggage rules for UK airlines
We’ve rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg
For other Greek islands, Paros is expected to be big next year.
And here is how to do two Greek islands in one holiday.