Jet2 has launched another brand-new Greek destination, the stunning island of Thassos, which is one of Greece’s best kept secrets and is now available to book for Summer 2027 with the UK’s largest tour operator.

Known as the ‘Emerald Isle of the Aegean’, Thassos offers holidaymakers an idyllic escape and, as one of the northernmost islands of Greece, it is covered in pine forests, olives groves, mountain villages and endless beaches. 

Beaches such as Golden Beach, Tripiti and Makryammos offer miles of shallow, crystal-clear waters, soft golden bays and dramatic rocky coves, making the island perfect for families as well as couples. Having retained a traditional village feel with family-run tavernas and a relaxed pace of life, Thassos offers a slice of ‘real Greece’.

Announcement comes in response to continued demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book holidays to Greece and its islands. The UK’s favourite airline and tour operator has put holidays on sale to Thassos from 11th May to 1st October 2027. 

Flights will operate to Kavala International Airport, located on the mainland, from three UK airport bases – Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted. The route from London Stansted Airport to Kavala International Airport is exclusive to Jet2, and the addition of this newest airport gateway means that Jet2.com operates to 16 Greek airports, more than any other UK carrier.

Customers will take a ferry to Thassos from the mainland, and on arrival receive coach transportation to their accommodation in resort. 

Jet2holidays has launched a range of new hotels ranging from 2 to 5-star across seven resorts in Thassos. The resorts include Agios Ioannis, Golden Beach, Limenaria, Potos, Skala Prinos, Skala Rahoni and Thassos Town, giving customers great choice and flexibility.

The brand-new flying programme for customers wanting to book a holiday to Thassos is as follows:

·       Birmingham Airport – weekly Wednesday services operating from 12th May to 29th September.

·       London Stansted Airport - weekly Tuesday services operating from 11th May to 28th September. This route is exclusive to Jet2. 

·       Manchester Airport – two weekly services (Tuesday and Friday) operating from 11th May to 1st October. 

Holidaymakers travelling to Thassos with Jet2 can enjoy ATOL protected package holidays with Jet2holidays, as well as having the opportunity to experience the industry-leading customer service which has seen the brand be recognised as a Which? Recommended Provider for eleven consecutive years. 

ATOL-protected package holidays with Jet2holidays include VIP customer service and return transfers, along with a generous 22kg baggage allowance and friendly flight times with Jet2.com all for a low £60 per person deposit.

As a result of this expansion, Jet2 now has 16 Greek airports on sale for Summer 2027, including Athens (operating all-year round), Corfu, Chania (Crete), Heraklion (Crete), Kefalonia, Halkidiki, Kavala, Kos, Kalamata, Lesvos, Preveza, Rhodes, Samos, Skiathos, Santorini and Zante. With a total of 27 destinations on sale across Greece, customers and independent travel agents have fantastic choice, whether it is a Greek city break or a beach holiday.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “As the UK’s largest tour operator, our Summer 2027 programme is already jam-packed with choice and flexibility. We are delighted to be expanding our programme even further and adding Thassos to our Greek portfolio, meeting the strong demand and giving us an unrivalled network of Greek airports to choose from. Greece is proving to be a popular choice of holiday destination for Summer 2027, so we have no doubt that this new addition will be much sought-after by customers looking for an authentic Greek holiday. As well as being able to access Thassos for the first time with Jet2, holidaymakers will also be able to enjoy the many benefits of booking a holiday with an award-winning airline and tour operator.”

Andreas Fiorentinos, Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, said: “We are pleased to welcome Jet2’s addition of Thassos island from 2027. This expansion featuring the emerald North Aegean island is part of our ongoing, long-term strategic partnership with the UK’s leading tour operator, offering British holidaymakers new destinations to enjoy Greece’s natural beauty and authentic travel experiences. We also thank the GNTO and Jet2 teams for their collaboration in making this possible."