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JET2 has unveiled two brand-new destinations for next summer from Edinburgh airport to Crete and Croatia.<\/p>\n
The airline and sister tour operator Jet2holidays will launch direct flights to Chania and Pula from Edinburgh<\/a> in 2027.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Scottish Sun newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Stunning Chania HarbourCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Panoramic view from Pula, Croatia.Credit: Getty<\/p>\n The seasonal routes will take off from the capital in May and continue until October, bringing more choice for Scottish holidaymakers.<\/p>\n Crete is already served with direct to Heraklion airport which flies tourist to the island\u2019s popular resorts including Hersonissos, Elounda and Aghios Nikolas in the centre of and east.<\/p>\n The new route to Chania will make access to the western parts of the island \u2013 including Chania town itself \u2013 much easier.<\/p>\n Getting to resorts there is very time-consuming as it is over 100 miles and takes over two hours in a car or even longer on the Chania Express bus from Heraklion city.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t CAMP CLOSURE<\/p>\n Popular holiday park on stunning Scots coastline CLOSES DOWN<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t SCOTCH SPLURGE<\/p>\n Luxury Scots hotel offers three-night package for \u00a360k – with a special gift<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n But the area is renowned for it\u2019s Venetian harbour and winding alleyways packed with Venetian, Ottoman and Greek buildings, cafe, bars and restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beaches in the area are famous for their crystal-clear waters and Elafonissi beach is an Instagram favourite thanks to its pink-colour sands.<\/p>\n And the Samaria Gorge is a popular day out for nature-lovers and hikers. And history-lovers will find plenty of ancient Minoan treasures.<\/p>\n Chania\u2019s popular Elafonissi beachCredit: Y. Skoulas<\/p>\n The Samaria Gorge is Europe\u2019s longest, with a 5-7 hour descent through dramatic limestone cliffsCredit: Y. Skoulas<\/p>\n The weekly Wednesday service will begin on May 5 and continue right through the summer, and over the October week holidays<\/a>, before finishing on October 27.<\/p>\n And for fans of Croatia<\/a>, the new Pula flight will be very welcome, making it the first time Jet 2 has flown directly the area.<\/p>\n Located at the southern tip of Croatia\u2019s Istrian peninsula, the coastal city is a renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, especially the 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, the Pula Arena.<\/p>\n During the summer months, numerous events are held there. Recent concerts have seen the likes of Dua Lipa<\/a>, Lenny Kravitz, and Duran Duran perform, and in the past greats including Luciano Pavarotti have wowed the crowds.<\/p>\n Every July, film screenings from the Pula film Festival are shown and an ice-rink is created there in winter during the Advent in Pula celebrations.<\/p>\n Pular Arena hols events and festival throughout the yearCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n The city has a gorgeous nearby turquoise beachCredit: Getty<\/p>\n The city combines ancient history \u2013 the main square was home to the ancient Roman Forum \u2013 Italian-influenced culture, stunning beaches<\/a>, and fabulous seafood dining and is an ideal base for exploring the Adriatic coast. And visitors will also find a generous spritz of Italian-inspired\u00a0dolce vita.<\/p>\n Flights to Pula take off from May 2 until October 17.<\/p>\n As a result of the expansion, Jet2 <\/a>will operate to 40 destinations from Edinburgh for summer 2027.<\/p>\n Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: \u201cThere are many holidaymakers wanting to get that sunshine locked into their diaries for summer 2027, with our flights and holidays from Edinburgh Airports proving particularly popular.<\/p>\n \u201cIn response to demand from those customers wanting to book early, who know that the best rooms in the best hotels<\/a> in the best resorts get booked up, we are delighted to be putting three new destinations on sale from across these airports.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are also seeing families booking early and wanting to book that summer sun in advance, so they can take advantage of family-friendly touches such as interconnecting rooms.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MixCollage-26-Feb-2026-11-34-AM-9651_3e5665.jpg\"\/)
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