Jet2 has added extra flights and breaks to Rome in a potential boost to Six Nations rugby fans. After publication of the 2026 Six Nations fixtures on Monday (May 19), the budget carrier is offering supporters extra flights to make it to England and Scotland’s matches at the Italian capital’s Stadio Olympico.
Extra capacity is being laid on from five UK airports: Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Stansted and Manchester. Steve Heapy, Chief Exec of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said in a statement: “The Six Nations is a highlight in the sporting calendar, so our flights to Rome for next year’s fixtures are proving to be incredibly popular.
“We have already seen demand from customers looking to enjoy the sporting action in one of the world’s most unforgettable cities, following the publication of the 2026 fixtures this week.”
Mr Heapy said the company has responded quickly and put on sale extra capacity to the city in order to provide customers and independent travel agents with even more choice.
He added: “Rugby fans will want to experience the Six Nations live, and we are offering them the chance to do just that through either a flight with Jet2.com or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks.”
For Italy v Scotland on February 7, 2026, there are two additional services to Rome on February 5 and 8 from Edinburgh Airport.
Glasgow Airport will see two additional services to Rome on the same dates, which Jet2 said adds more choice to its existing schedule of departures on Monday and Friday.
For the Italy v England match on March 7, 2026, Birmingham Airport will see two extra services to Rome on March 6 and 9.
It means there will be two daily departures to choose from on both of those days, according to Jet2.
On the same two days, Manchester Airport add two more services to Rome, meaning two daily flights on both days to the Italian city.
London Stansted Airport will see two additional services to Rome on March 6 and 9 as well, according to Jet2.
Next year’s Six Nations is due to kick off on a Thursday night for the first time in the competition’s history. Defending champions, France, will host Ireland for the first match of the competition, which will take place over six weeks.
It is understood the unprecedented decision to start on Thursday, February 5 was taken after input from broadcasters. The 2026 Winter Olympics ceremony takes place in Milan the next day.
The decision has also been made with the agreement of all six unions, according to The Guardian.