This summer, Jamaica will benefit from over 160,000 seats from the United Kingdom (UK) and Continental Europe combined — a major vote of confidence from the airline industry in the destination’s growing global appeal.

From the UK, British Airways will operate four weekly flights from both London Gatwick to Kingston and London Heathrow to Montego Bay. TUI will serve Montego Bay with three weekly departures from London Gatwick, plus two weekly flights each from Manchester and Birmingham. Across the three UK carriers — British Airways, TUI, and Virgin Atlantic — a total of 136,640 seats will be on offer for Summer 2026, up from 125,658 in Summer 2025. TUI leads with 63,480 seats, followed by British Airways with 41,168 and Virgin Atlantic with 31,992.

From Continental Europe, five carriers will operate 105 direct flights into Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport between May and October 2026, offering 33,991 seats — a 45.9% jump from the 23,290 seats available in Summer 2025. The programme spans four gateways: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan Malpensa, and Lisbon. TUI Fly Netherlands anchors the schedule with 26 Tuesday departures from Amsterdam. Condor brings two weekly Frankfurt services totalling over 11,000 seats, making Germany the single largest Continental European source market. Italian carrier Neos adds 8,175 seats across 25 departures, while W2Fly rounds of the numbers with a weekly Wednesday service from Lisbon with 18 flights carrying 6,336 seats.

“This level of airlift from the UK and Continental Europe is a powerful statement about Jamaica’s standing as a premier long-haul destination. It is the result of years of deliberate relationship-building with airline partners, investment in our airports, and the relentless promotion of Jamaica as an experience unlike any other,” said Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism.

The Jamaica Tourist Board worked closely with all carriers to build schedules that reflect both leisure demand and the growing appetite among European travellers for authentic, immersive Caribbean experiences — something Jamaica continues to deliver through its culture, cuisine, and natural beauty.

“We are encouraged by the commitment our airline partners are making to Jamaica this summer. It reflects a deep belief in Jamaica as a destination that delivers. We look forward to welcoming European visitors to the island in record numbers,” said Donovan White, Director of Tourism.