Passengers flying with Jet2 to and from Greece this week are being urged to check their flight times, after the airline announced several departures will leave earlier than scheduled due to national strike action in Greece.
The planned Greek General Strike on 1st October 2025 is expected to impact air traffic control, local taxi services and ferries, raising concerns about potential travel disruption. In preparation, Jet2 has adjusted departure times for a number of flights on Tuesday 30th September, bringing them forward by between 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes.
UK to Greece Flights Leaving Early
30 minutes earlier:
- LS1881 – Bristol to Rhodes
- LS325 – Belfast International to Rhodes
- LS445 – Leeds Bradford to Kos
1 hour 30 minutes earlier:
- LS475 – Leeds Bradford to Rhodes
- LS963 – Manchester to Crete (Chania)
- LS837 – Manchester to Kos
- LS1737 – Manchester to Rhodes
- LS193 – Glasgow to Crete (Heraklion)
- LS513 – Newcastle to Crete (Heraklion)
- LS733 – Edinburgh to Kos
Greece to UK Flights Leaving Early
30 minutes earlier:
- LS1882 – Rhodes to Bristol
- LS326 – Rhodes to Belfast
- LS446 – Kos to Leeds Bradford
1 hour 30 minutes earlier:
- LS476 – Rhodes to Leeds Bradford
- LS964 – Crete (Chania) to Manchester
- LS838 – Kos to Manchester
- LS1738 – Rhodes to Manchester
- LS194 – Crete (Heraklion) to Glasgow
- LS514 – Crete (Heraklion) to Newcastle
- LS734 – Kos to Edinburgh
Advice for Travellers
Jet2 has confirmed that check-in will now open two hours before the new departure time and close 40 minutes before. Customers are being strongly advised to arrive at the airport on time, as missing these earlier departures could leave them stranded.
While the strike is beyond Jet2’s control, the airline has said it is doing everything possible to minimise disruption. The company stressed that all its flights are planned to operate as normal, provided passengers allow extra time for travel and check-in.
Wider Disruption Expected in Greece
The Greek national strike may also impact local transport such as taxis and ferries, so passengers travelling onwards after landing are advised to plan ahead and expect delays.
Jet2 says it will continue to monitor the situation closely and publish further updates on its website if needed.
✈️ Bottom line: If you’re flying between the UK and Greece with Jet2 this week, check your booking immediately – your flight could be leaving much earlier than expected.
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