- Airlines scheduled a record 145.6m seats in Spain for winter 2026 to 2027.
- The figure is a 5.5pc increase on the previous year.
- Madrid-Barajas is set for a 10pc increase.
- Barcelona-El Prat rises by 1.9pc.
- Palma Airport shows the strongest Balearic growth at 6pc.
Airlines have scheduled a record total of 145.6m seats across Spain for the 2026 to 2027 winter season marking a 5.5pc increase compared to the previous year. Madrid-Barajas is scheduled for the strongest major hub growth with a 10pc increase in capacity while Barcelona-El Prat shows a more modest growth rate of 1.9pc. The Balearic Islands overall seat supply reaches 10.3m seats up 4.4pc with Palma Airport leading regional growth at 6pc.
Ryanair is deploying over 22m seats in Spain while Vueling is dedicating roughly 14.5m seats to the domestic and regional market. The Spanish Airline Association cautioned that higher jet fuel prices geopolitical tensions and European Union emissions trading reforms are putting pressure on airline profit margins meaning schedules remain subject to adjustments.
The capacity boost highlights a buoyant market even as airlines navigate industry headwinds. The association noted uncertainty linked to fuel costs and geopolitics. Airlines have planned a record total of seats. Growth varies across hubs.
