Jet2 announces new Glasgow flights for 2027 Eurovision contest

Jet2 has announced new flights from a number of UK airports for Eurovision fans looking to travel to Bourgas, Bulgaria, for the 2027 contest. The additional Eurovision flights are available from Birmingham, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow airports, with services from East Midlands and Glasgow exclusive to Jet2. On top of this, travellers can also fly to Bourgas with Jet2 from Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool and London Stansted, with all four routes also exclusive to Jet2, alongside services from Bristol, Newcastle and London Gatwick. The flights are timed around the Semi-Finals on Tuesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 13, and the Grand Final on Saturday, May 15, 2027. READ MORE: Airline launches Glasgow ski flights to the Alps for winter Former Scotland rugby captain leaves pitch behind to become pilot with Jet2 Two major travel players in the spotlight in peak summer flights season Bulgaria's Black Sea coastal city of Bourgas is set to welcome thousands of international visitors for the first Eurovision Song Contest ever held in the country. The contest will be staged at Arena Burgas, the country's newest sports and entertainment venue, with a full programme of public events, a Eurovision Village and EuroClub taking place across the week. Beyond the contest itself, Bourgas is known for its beaches, seafront parks and relaxed coastal atmosphere along the Black Sea coast. David Hills, Chief Customer Officer at Jet2, said: “Eurovision is one of the most exciting events in the entertainment calendar, and with additional departures from Birmingham, East Midlands, Glasgow and Manchester airports, we are giving UK fans even more opportunities to travel to Burgas for the 2027 contest. "With flights from 11 UK airports, six exclusive routes and a choice of departure dates across Eurovision week, customers and independent travel agents have more choice and flexibility than ever when planning their trip, whether they are travelling for the Semi-Finals, the Grand Final or a longer stay."