A MAJOR airline has announced it will launch two new routes from Scotland to Greece for summer next year.

Budget airline and package holiday operator Jet2 said the launch of its two new routes is part of its “biggest-ever” Greek programme.

Holidaymakers will be able to travel from Edinburgh Airport to the island of Kefalonia, also known as Cephalonia, and to Kalamataon, on the Peloponnese peninsula.

According to Jet2, Kalamataon is an “exclusive” destination provided by the airline.

Jet2 said it had launched its biggest-ever programme to Greece for summer 2026 which would comprise “flights and holidays to 14 Greek destinations” from across all 12 of its UK airports.

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Other airports holidaymakers can travel to Greek destinations with the airline include East Midlands, Bournemouth and Newcastle airports – with bookings now available.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2, said: “Customers are telling us they want to book ahead and secure that all-important holiday to Greece, so we have responded to that demand by putting our biggest ever Greek summer programme on sale for 2026, earlier than anyone else and earlier than ever before.

“This summer 26 programme represents a huge expansion with more seats and routes on sale to Greece, including 110 routes and six new routes. As well as offering customers and independent travel agents a greater selection of flights and holidays to choose from.”

He added: “Greece is a critical strategic destination for us, and we will continue working in partnership with partners, airports, hoteliers and municipalities across Greece to celebrate this magnificent destination so that we can bring more holidaymakers to experience its magic.

“We look forward to enjoying many more years of success, working alongside our partners.”