Jet2 is set to launch flights and package holidays from Manchester Airport to La Palma in the Canary Islands, starting from April 2026. The Canary Islands are one of the top destinations from Manchester Airport, with the likes of Tenerife and Lanzarote firm favourites among holidaymakers. Now Jet2 is offering passengers the chance to discover La Palma, known as 鈥楲a Isla Bonita鈥 (the beautiful island) known for its natural beauty, dramatic black-sand beaches and breathtaking volcanic landscapes. The island is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with 19 protected natural spots and offers a memorable getaway with an adventurous twist. Holidaymakers can wander luscious woodlands paired with breathtaking sea views and follow this by enjoying a spot of stargazing under twinkling skies. Sleepy seaside villages and resorts like Los Cancajos and Puerto Naos offer black-sand beaches and peaceful promenades, while the capital Santa Cruz charms with its cobbled streets and colonial-style buildings. At the heart of the island, the volcanic landscape promises epic hikes and postcard-perfect panoramas. There will be two weekly services, operating on Mondays and Fridays, departing from Manchester Airport to La Palma, commencing April 3 2026. It鈥檚 the fifth destination in the Canary Islands Jet2 will operate to, along with Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife. As well as going on sale with flights to La Palma, Jet2holidays has also launched a range of hotels located across the picturesque island. A selection of 2-4 star hotels are now available to book across stunning resorts including 鈥 Los Cancajos, Puerto Naos and Tazacorte. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: 鈥淭he launch of La Palma from Summer 26 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 Manchester Airport 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 He added: 鈥淎fter experiencing consistent demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape to the Canary Islands throughout the year, we are confident that these new flights and holidays will prove popular with customers in the North West looking for an adventure style holiday, paired with knockout scenery. We are already looking forward to taking customers to La Palma for the first time on their well-deserved holidays from April 2026 and beyond.鈥 Holidaymakers will be able to book flights with Jet2.com with a 10kg hand luggage allowance, or a package holiday with Jet2holidays, with a 22kg baggage allowance. Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to connect people in the North with the places they want to fly to, and the Canary Islands are among the most popular holiday destinations for sunseekers travelling from Manchester, so it鈥檚 great to see Jet2.com adding a fifth destination in this part of the world to its route network here. “Passengers planning their next holiday will benefit from even more choice and will also be able to take advantage of the brand-new facilities in our redeveloped Terminal 2, set for completion later this year.鈥 For more of today’s top stories, click here.