Jet2.com to launch new Newcastle-Budapest route

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced the launch of a brand-new route to Budapest for Winter 25/26, thanks to the launch of scheduled services from Newcastle International Airport.  

The UK’s third largest airline and leading operator of European city breaks have responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers looking to explore the Hungarian capital, by expanding their network from the airport. 

The companies have added exclusive twice weekly services from Newcastle International, with Thursday and Sunday flights operating between 9th October 2025 and 26th April 2026. 

As well as being the only airline to operate to Budapest from the airport, the launch of scheduled services builds on the success of the company’s dedicated Christmas Markets trips. It means that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate to 54 destinations across all seasons from Newcastle International Airport, with 22 destinations available for Winter 25/26. 

Customers travelling to Budapest with Jet2CityBreaks can choose from a selection of hotels located in the heart of the city, giving them the chance to explore all that the elegant destination has to offer. They can choose from a flight-only option with leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, or an ATOL protected package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks available for a low £60 per person deposit.   

Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include return flights with Jet2.com including 22kg free hold luggage and 10kg of free cabin baggage, as well as a choice of hotels in central locations. 

Sitting on the mighty River Danube, the city offers culture, nightlife and much more. Customers can enjoy UNESCO-stamped heritage as well as tree-lined boulevards and cobbled streets, not to mention Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church and Buda Castle. When the sightseeing is done, Budapest offers quirky ruin pubs, underground clubs, rooftop terraces and cocktail bars. When all that is done, holidaymakers can enjoy the centuries-old bathhouses which are peppered around the city. 

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Budapest is a city that is soaring in popularity right now, and it is easy to see why when you consider its fantastic culture, history, nightlife and cuisine, not to mention its stunning architecture. In response to the demand that we are seeing from customers and independent travel agents, we are absolutely delighted to be giving holidaymakers across the North East the exclusive chance to experience everything Budapest has to offer, from their local airport. Thanks to a combination of this stunning city, our award-winning product and our commitment to working with hotel, airport and industry partners, this promises to be a hugely successful programme.” 

Richard Knight, Chief Operating Officer at Newcastle Airport, said: "Budapest has been one of our most requested destinations, and we’re confident this new regular route will be hugely popular with both passengers and our local travel agents.  

“It's brilliant to see Jet2 further expanding its city break offering and route network from Newcastle Airport. With 2025 marking Jet2’s biggest ever programme and its 20th anniversary flying from Newcastle, this is a fantastic addition for North East travellers." 

If you are an independent travel agent and are interested in learning more about how you could benefit from working in partnership with Jet2holidays, please visit the company’s dedicated trade site: trade.jet2holidays.com  

For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com