Jet2 announces first direct flights from UK airport to European town with 'stunning scenery and fantastic resorts'

Jet2 has just unveiled Tivat in Montenegro as its latest Summer 2027 destination from Leeds Bradford Airport.This is an exciting moment for the region, as it marks the very first direct flights to Montenegro from Yorkshire.The announcement follows recent news that Preveza and Santorini would also be joining the airline's summer schedule, giving travellers even more options for their 2027 getaways.Flights to Tivat will run every Monday from May 10 through to September 27, 2027, and the route is exclusive to Jet2 from the airport. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Sitting on the western coast of the Balkan peninsula, Tivat opens up a huge range of holiday spots for British holidaymakers. They can discover the stylish resort of Budva, the laid-back vibes of Becici, and the gorgeous Herceg Novi to explore.The charming coastal town of Tivat is another popular option, along with the stunning Kotor Bay. For Summer 2027, Jet2 will roll out its biggest-ever programme from Leeds Bradford Airport. There are nearly two million seats up for grabs across 53 routes.TRAVEL INSPIRATIONThe European getaways with pristine coastlines and colourful cities replacing bucket list tripsHolidaymakers can explore more of Europe by train as rail expansion links Prague, Krakow and beyondBest UK walks to spot wildlife on: Spectacular coastal paths dominate the listFive of those routes are brand new additions to the schedule – Hurghada, Preveza, Santorini, Sharm El Sheikh, and Tivat.CEO of Jet2, Steve Heapy, said: Just a week after announcing two new destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 2027, we are delighted to be offering holidaymakers in Yorkshire even more good news after putting flights and holidays on sale to Tivat. The introduction of exclusive services to Tivat from the airport means that we are operating direct flights to Montenegro for the first time for customers in the region.With stunning scenery, a wonderful climate, and fantastic resorts such as Budva and Becici on offer, we are expecting this destination to be hugely popular with holidaymakers. Yet again, Jet2 is giving holidaymakers and independent travel agents even more choice and flexibility when it comes to booking our award-winning flights and holidays.Director of aviation at Leeds Bradford Airport, Declan Maguire, added: Expanding our network with Jet2 to include Tivat for Summer 2027 is a welcome and exciting addition to our portfolio of routes. The latest announcement marks the first time the country of Montenegro will have services directly operating from Leeds Bradford Airport and the Yorkshire region. We are delighted to be able to give customers more choice and convenience when flying to their next holiday destination. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter