Jet2 Adds London Stansted-Innsbruck Ski Route for Winter 2026/27 Season
Jet2 has announced an exciting new ski route for the upcoming winter season, putting flights from London Stansted to Innsbruck on sale. This addition gives skiers and snowboarders in the southeast of England even greater access to the world-class slopes of the Austrian Alps. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); }); The leading leisure airline has responded to strong customer demand by expanding its ski programme. The new service adds more than 6,000 extra seats to Innsbruck, providing plenty of options for winter sports enthusiasts planning their 2026/27 trips. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(127); }); Weekly Flights and Timing New weekly Saturday flights will operate from 19 December 2026 to 10 April 2027. This schedule covers the peak winter period, including Christmas, the February half-term break, and Easter holidays. Travellers can now easily book a ski getaway during the best times for snow and festive atmosphere. With this launch, Jet2.com now offers ski flights from London Stansted to five popular destinations for Winter 2026/27: Chambéry, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck, and Salzburg. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(128); }); The expansion gives customers in the region significantly more choice when selecting their ideal winter sports destination. Photo Credit: Jet2 Why Innsbruck Stands Out Located in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Innsbruck is a favourite among winter sports fans. The city combines historic charm with outstanding access to excellent skiing and snowboarding. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(129); }); One of its biggest advantages is convenience. Skiers can reach the Nordkette ski area in just 20 minutes from the city centre. Nordkette offers six varied slopes suitable for all abilities. This comes along with a snow park for those wanting to try freestyle tricks. The panoramic views over Innsbruck add to the memorable experience. Further afield, visitors can explore renowned resorts such as Mayrhofen, which boasts reliable snow conditions. In addition, St Anton am Arlberg, are famous for its lively après-ski scene with bars located right at the base of the home runs. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(130); }); Major Expansion of Jet2’s Ski Programme Innsbruck represents the sixth new ski route added by Jet2.com across its UK bases for the 2026/27 season. The airline will serve eight top ski destinations in total: Chambéry, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lyon, Turin, and Verona. These flights will depart from 12 UK airports, including Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, and London Stansted. This growth has boosted Jet2.com’s overall ski capacity by 30 percent compared to the previous winter. The airline continues to strengthen its position as a leading choice for UK winter sports travellers seeking convenient flights to Europe’s finest resorts. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(131); }); Photo Credit: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Leadership Perspectives Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays , expressed enthusiasm about the new route. “We are seeing continued strong demand for our ski programme as skiers and snowboarders look to secure the best dates this winter,” he said. “By adding Innsbruck from London Stansted, we are giving customers even more opportunities to enjoy the slopes. Innsbruck provides easy access to several world-class resorts. We are confident these flights will be popular with people of all abilities.” “Our ski programme from London Stansted now features five destinations, allowing travellers to explore the French, Austrian, Swiss, and Italian Alps with our award-winning service.” ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(132); }); Ciaran Brannigan, London Stansted’s Commercial Director , also welcomed the announcement. “Innsbruck is one of Europe’s most popular winter sports destinations,” he noted. “This new service will offer passengers greater choice when planning their ski holidays.” “It further strengthens Jet2.com’s winter programme from Stansted and delivers convenient access to some of Austria’s best-known resorts throughout the season.” Conclusion The launch of the Innsbruck route highlights Jet2.com’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of UK snow sports enthusiasts. With more seats, better choice, and direct access to iconic Alpine destinations, winter 2026/27 is shaping up to be an excellent season for British skiers and snowboarders. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(133); }); Travellers are encouraged to book early to secure the best availability and take full advantage of what will be a popular new connection from London Stansted to the Austrian Alps.