Airline launches new direct route from East Midlands Airport to ‘beautiful’ island from summer 2026
The regional airline has confirmed the new route
An airline has confirmed plans for a new direct route between East Midlands Airport and a “beautiful” island from summer 2026.
Blue Islands recently announced improvements to its Channel Island offering from East Midlands Airport, with new direct flights to Guernsey starting next summer.
The airline’s Guernsey flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays will continue on to Jersey, while for the rest of the week, flights will operate to Jersey followed by Guernsey.
East Midlands Airport customers also have the option of extra flights and holidays for Jersey with Jet2, with new Saturday services from Easter to October 10, 2026.
Jersey has a breathtaking coast and, thanks to its position between Britain and France, benefits from the best of both worlds.
Visitors can expect French street names and British currency, along with a mild climate, and remnants of a fascinating shared history at every turn.
Meanwhile Guernsey, the second-largest Channel Island just 27 miles west of the Normandy coast, is the ideal place for a break.
The island is a popular destination for all sorts of holidays from wellness escapes and outdoor adventure to sight-seeing, or simply getting away from it all.
East Midlands Airport’s Customer Services and Planning Director Mike Grimes said: “Short-hop flights to Guernsey and Jersey are very popular, offering idyllic island escapes within easy reach.
“We’re pleased to have more choice of how to get there available next summer, and look forward to welcoming customers for a relaxed start to their Channel Islands trips.”