By Miranda Pell
Jet2 has revealed that it will soon be serving another Canary Islands destinations with new flights and holidays direct from Manchester Airport. La Palma will be the fifth Canary Islands destination served by British holiday company Jet2 and will be accessible directly from Manchester Airport as well as London Stansted, with flights commencing in spring 2026. The island of La Palma, known as La Isla Bonita, is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with 19 protected natural spots offering a memorable getaway with an adventurous twist. La Palma offers holidaymakers a wide array of activities to choose from including exploring volcanic landscapes, wandering the streets of Santa Cruz, and visiting the luscious woodlands. Raquel Rebollo, Minister of Tourism of the Cabildo of La Palma, said: 鈥淭he UK market is one of our priorities to open and attract to La Palma and we are delighted to have achieved this, thanks to great collaboration and hard work with Jet2 and other partners. “One of the main goals of this administration is to open new doors and tap into new markets, such as the UK, and this announcement just shows how much potential there is to grow tourism on our island.鈥欌 She added: 鈥樷橳he UK market is one of our priorities to open and attract to La Palma, which emphasises the importance of incorporating these new direct flight routes to the island. This will gain a niche of visitors that was a priority to give a direct access to La Palma. “One of the main objectives we have pursued since the beginning of our mandate is to broaden our horizons and enter new markets, such as the British market, which has a great potential for development and growth on our island.” Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: 鈥淭he launch of La Palma gives holidaymakers and independent travel agents the chance to enjoy everything this incredible island has to offer. “We are delighted to be expanding our presence across the Canary Islands from London Stansted and Manchester Airports by adding this brand-new gateway to our portfolio, appealing to holidaymakers looking to explore the island鈥檚 natural beauty. “Offering customers and independent travel agents even more choice, we are also pleased to be adding a selection of hotels across scenic resorts, available to book now.鈥 There will be two weekly services (Monday and Friday) all year round from Manchester Airport to La Palma from 3 April 2025. Similar services from London Stansted Airport (Monday and Friday all year round) will begin operating from 26 October 2026.