Jet2 Adds Thassos to Birmingham Summer 2027 Programme

By Ivan PetrenkoMar 27, 2026 01:24 AMNews
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Coastal town and beach on Thassos island
Northern Aegean island added for 2027. Source: unsplash

Jet2 has announced a new Greek destination for Summer 2027, adding the island of Thassos to its programme from Birmingham Airport. Weekly flights will operate to Kavala International Airport between 12 May and 29 September 2027, with onward ferry transfers to the island. The addition expands Jet2’s network of Greek airports to sixteen and increases the choice of holiday destinations available from Birmingham.

Thassos, in the northern Aegean Sea, is known for its beaches, green hills and small seaside towns. Resorts included in the programme include Agios Ioannis, Golden Beach, Limenaria, Potos, Skala Prinos, Skala Rahoni and Thassos Town. Accommodation ranges from two to five-star hotels, with transfers provided between the airport, ferry port and the final destination on the island.

“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 in the Midlands 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."
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

Flights will depart once a week on Wednesdays to Kavala on the Greek mainland, followed by a short ferry journey to Thassos. The route responds to continued interest in holidays across Greece, where island destinations remain a popular choice during the summer season. The expanded programme brings the total number of Greek destinations available through Jet2 from Birmingham Airport to twenty-seven.

Resorts available on Thassos

  • Agios Ioannis
  • Golden Beach
  • Limenaria
  • Potos
  • Skala Prinos
  • Skala Rahoni
  • Thassos Town

The new route makes it easier to reach lesser-known Greek islands that are not always directly connected with major UK airports. Travellers looking for coastal scenery, quieter beaches and traditional towns may find more choice beyond the busiest holiday locations. Access via Kavala provides an additional entry point to the northern Aegean region, which is often less crowded than some southern island destinations.

Jet2 aircraft on runway preparing for departure
Weekly flights operate via Kavala airport. Source: unsplash

Thassos has been added as interest in Greek island holidays remains strong, especially for places known for a quieter atmosphere. For those departing from the Midlands, the route introduces another option within the existing Jet2 programme. Expanding connections to regional airports may help spread visitor numbers across different destinations rather than concentrating demand on a limited number of popular resorts.

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