Jet2 announces new Belfast to Bulgaria flights as summer 2028 holidays go on sale
Jet2 has announced a new direct flight route from Belfast International Airport to Bulgaria as the airline launches its summer 2028 holiday programme earlier than ever before.
The new weekly service will connect Belfast with Bourgas on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, giving Northern Ireland holidaymakers another destination for summer breaks.
Flights will operate every Wednesday from 5 July until 4 October 2028.
The announcement forms part of Jet2’s summer 2028 programme, with 21 destinations, up to 56 departing flights per week during peak periods and more than 618,000 seats now on sale from Belfast International Airport.
New direct flights to Bulgaria
The new Bourgas route will provide access to Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts, including Sunny Beach and the historic town of Nessebar, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bourgas is known for its beaches, waterfront attractions, parks and cultural sites, offering visitors a mix of seaside holidays and sightseeing opportunities.
Jet2 says the new route will be exclusive to its Belfast International Airport programme for summer 2028.
Twenty-one destinations available from Belfast
Alongside Bulgaria, Jet2’s summer 2028 programme includes flights to destinations across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Türkiye, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy and Malta.
The destinations available from Belfast International Airport are Alicante, Antalya, Bourgas, Crete (Heraklion), Dalaman, Dubrovnik, Faro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Málaga, Malta, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Paphos, Reus, Rhodes, Tenerife, Verona and Zante.
The airline says the early launch is intended to give customers more time to secure their preferred travel dates, accommodation and holiday arrangements.
Jet2 responds to demand for early bookings
Steve Heapy, Chief Executive Officer of Jet2, said the company had already received enquiries from customers looking to book their summer 2028 holidays.
He said: “We are already hearing from customers asking when they can book for Summer 2028, so we’ve responded by putting the programme on sale nice and early.”
He added that early bookings give customers a greater choice of hotels and accommodation, particularly for family rooms and rooms with sea views.
The summer 2028 programme will also coincide with Jet2’s 25th anniversary.
Customers booking Jet2holidays packages can secure their holiday with a £60 per person deposit, with interest-free monthly payment options available.
Jet2 says its package holidays include ATOL protection, airport transfers and a range of accommodation options.
The new Belfast–Bourgas flights are scheduled to begin on Wednesday 5 July 2028.
External link: Jet2 official website
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