Jet2 announces new destination from Birmingham Airport expected 'to be very popular'

The underrated medieval city is home to charming Christmas markets, a pretty old town and plenty of green spaces

Jet2 has added a brand new destination to its Birmingham Airport portfolio after 'listening to feedback from holidaymakers'. The airline has announced the launch of holidays to Slovakia, with packages to Bratislava now available to book.

After 'strong demand' from UK tourists looking to explore a new city or book a festive getaway, Jet2 added a new country to its BHX offering for winter 2024/25. City break packages have gone on sale to Bratislava from November 4 to April 28 next year.

Flights will operate to Vienna Airport, with twice weekly services on Mondays and Fridays. From there, passengers will take a quick hop over the border to the bright lights of Bratislava.

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Brummies can also enjoy a festive getaway in the countdown to Christmas, as the underrated city is known for its charming Christmas markets. Bratislava is nestled along the Danube River, bordered by Austria and Hungary, and offers scenic landscapes, culture and history and traditional cuisine.

Visitors can soak in the buzz of the Slovakian capital, with sightseeing opportunities ranging from museums to castles, theatres and the pretty old town. The addition brings the number of Jet2 city break destinations available this winter up to nine, with flights to Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Rome, Krakow, Prague, Vienna and Venice also available.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "City and Christmas market breaks are continuing to grow in popularity, so we are delighted to be going on sale with a brand-new destination for Winter 24/25 from Birmingham Airport. Bratislava is a fantastic destination, and we are expecting these new city and Christmas market packages with Jet2CityBreaks to be very popular with both customers and independent travel agents.

“We are always listening and reacting to feedback from holidaymakers, and this latest expansion of our Cities and Christmas Markets programmes from Birmingham Airport is just another example of that. With the addition of Bratislava to our already huge Winter 24/25 programme from Birmingham Airport, customers are spoiled for choice when it comes to discovering a new city or experiencing a European Christmas market this season.”

Tom Screen, aviation director at Birmingham Airport, added: "We are thrilled to be offering Bratislava alongside Jet2CityBreaks, as a new destination for our customers this Winter. We welcome this latest addition to the Winter 24/25 programme from Birmingham Airport with open arms, as we continue to enhance connectivity for holidaymakers seeking a magical escape from their regional airport.

“Whether customers are yearning for the bright lights of Christmas Markets or wishing to lose themselves in rich history and culture, Bratislava is sure to provide an unforgettable winter experience for all the family to enjoy."