TL;DR
- Jet2.com launches Stansted to Jerez flights from 1 May 2026
- Jerez sits in coastal Andalusia, known for beaches, sherry and sunshine
- Part of a bigger Stansted expansion including Turkish Airlines to Istanbul and new Ryanair routes
- Gives South East clients a fresh Spain option alongside the popular favourites
A Sunny Addition To The Stansted Line-Up
Jet2.com has added Jerez to its summer 2026 programme from London Stansted, kicking off on 1 May. The coastal Andalusian city is not the first place that springs to mind when clients ask about Spain, but that’s part of the appeal. It offers something with its own character while still delivering on beaches, warmth and Spanish charm.
Jerez sits close to Cádiz and the sherry triangle, so there’s a mix of seaside lazy days and cultural bits for clients who like a little wander. It’s a strong option for anyone who fancies a change of scene while staying with what they know works about a Spanish holiday.
The Practical Bit
This is one piece of a much bigger Stansted puzzle for 2026. Turkish Airlines is launching flights to Istanbul on 18 March with up to 15 services a week, opening up 353 onward connections across Turkey, Asia and beyond. Ryanair is adding Malmö from 1 April (twice weekly, fares from £31 one-way), easyJet is launching Paris CDG on 5 March, and TUI is putting on Kos from 7 May.
Jet2 is also starting La Palma in October 2026 and Samos on 7 May, so there’s a clear pattern here. The airline has already carried 15 million passengers through Stansted, and these additions suggest they’re continuing to invest in the airport. For agents with South East clients, Stansted is becoming a more interesting departure point than it used to be.
BA CityFlyer joins the party with Olbia from 23 May (sample fares around £152 return), and AJet is launching Bodrum on 26 June. Ryanair added Murcia last November, so Spain fans have plenty of new options to pick from.
For Your Client Conversations
Jerez works well for a specific type of client. Think people who want Spain and appreciate a bit of wine culture alongside the sun loungers. The sherry bodegas are a proper draw, and the city itself has a laid-back Andalusian vibe.
It’s also close enough to Cádiz, Tarifa and the white villages for day trips, so it works as a base for a more exploratory holiday. Families after beaches will find them, couples after culture can wander the old town, and food lovers will be happy with the tapas scene.
Because it’s Jet2, flights can be bundled with accommodation through Jet2holidays, which makes the whole thing easier to package for clients.
Quick Context
Stansted’s 2026 expansion is worth keeping an eye on because it changes the mix of what agents can offer from London. The Istanbul connection is particularly useful for clients looking at Turkey or further east, while the Spain additions provide more variety in a market that’s always popular.
Frequency details for the Jerez route haven’t been confirmed yet, but Jet2 tends to offer decent summer schedules on leisure routes. Worth checking availability as soon as bookings open, especially for early-bird clients who like to lock in May half-term or summer breaks.
The broader picture is that regional airports are competing harder for leisure traffic, and airlines are responding with routes that go beyond the obvious. For agents, that means more options when clients come looking for sunshine.
Agent Advantage Insight
Jerez gives agents a fresh Spain conversation for clients who want something with its own personality, and the Jet2holidays packaging makes it straightforward to sell. Use this as part of a wider Stansted story for South East clients looking for variety in their summer 2026 options.
