Jet2 is adding more than 32,000 seats to its Tunisia programme, extending direct flights to Enfidha from five UK airports. Departures will continue into late November 2027 and resume from 11 to 13 February 2028, depending on the airport. The additional dates give British holidaymakers more ways to reach Hammamet, Sousse and other Mediterranean resorts outside peak summer.
Jet2 announced the expansion on 15 October 2026 following early bookings for its summer 2027 Tunisia programme. The airline has added four weeks in autumn 2027 and five weeks from February 2028. The timetable includes a break between the late November departures and the February restart.
Five UK Airports Share the Extra Departures
Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted will each have two departures a week during the extended periods. Birmingham flights are scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays, Manchester for Tuesdays and Fridays, and Stansted for Wednesdays and Sundays. East Midlands and Leeds Bradford will each have a weekly Saturday flight.
The final autumn departures are scheduled for 27 November from Birmingham, East Midlands and Leeds Bradford, 28 November from Stansted and 30 November from Manchester. Manchester will restart on 11 February 2028, followed by the three Saturday services on 12 February and Stansted on 13 February.
For families planning around school holidays, the February restart brings direct flights back around half-term. The twice-weekly schedules also give travellers more departure days to compare. The weekly Saturday services offer a simpler fit for a traditional seven-night break.
Enfidha Opens Up Different Resort Stays
All five routes serve Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, which gives travellers access to a stretch of Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast. Hammamet combines beach stays with a historic medina, while nearby Yasmine Hammamet offers marina and resort accommodation. Sousse gives visitors the option of pairing time by the sea with a visit to its historic centre.
Port El Kantaoui and Skanes provide further resort choices, while Mahdia offers sandy beaches and a historic waterfront farther from the airport. The location can matter on a short holiday. Sousse is about 43 kilometres from Enfidha and Hammamet about 48 kilometres, while Mahdia is around 105 kilometres away.
Jet2 offers flight-only bookings, while Jet2holidays packages can combine flights, accommodation and airport transfers. Travellers comparing the two can assess the room price alongside the onward journey. A package transfer can simplify arrival, while a flight-only booking gives visitors more freedom to choose where they stay.
Extra Seats Give Hotels a Longer Selling Season
The autumn extension gives Tunisian hotels, transfer companies and excursion operators more weeks in which to sell to the UK market. The February restart adds a separate opportunity before the main summer period, when travellers may build a break around resort facilities, historic districts and coastal sightseeing.
The figure of more than 32,000 describes seats added across the programme. The effect on hotels will depend on how many seats sell, where passengers stay and how long they visit. For a transfer operator or an attraction, the distribution of arrivals across weekdays and weekends may matter as much as the total number of seats.
The regional departure points also widen the market for UK travel agents. A customer in Yorkshire can consider Leeds Bradford, while someone in the Midlands can compare Birmingham and East Midlands. Differences in departure day, travel to the airport and resort transfer time can change which itinerary offers the best fit.
Bristol Joins the Tunisia Network in Summer 2028
Jet2 has also announced a separate weekly Bristol–Enfidha service for summer 2028, with Tuesday departures planned. The route gives South West England a direct option and sits outside the five-airport autumn and February extension.
For travellers choosing among the new dates, the full holiday price will depend on the fare, room, baggage and transfers included. A family travelling during half-term may put the departure date first, while someone taking a shorter coastal break may place more weight on arrival time and distance from Enfidha. Jet2’s extension gives both groups more dates to compare, with distinct schedules for autumn 2027, February 2028 and the following summer.
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