The flight schedule for the upcoming summer in the Canary Islands forecasts 35.7 million seats, which is one million fewer than in the same period of 2025. This adjustment is interpreted as a natural consequence of the remarkable increase in air connectivity that the islands have experienced in recent years, especially after double-digit growth last year.
“"This decrease in the forecast for air seats for the summer season is nothing more than a consequence of the great growth that the archipelago has had in its connectivity in recent years."
The island of Tenerife will be the most affected by this decrease. Tenerife South Airport will see a 6.9% drop, from 8.3 million seats to 7.8 million. Meanwhile, Tenerife North Airport will also register a 4.1% decrease, with 5.51 million seats compared to 5.74 million the previous year.
In contrast, the airports of Gran Canaria, La Palma, and El Hierro show a positive trend, with increases of 100,000, 34,000, and 6,000 air seats, respectively. Despite the overall reduction, the hotel sector does not anticipate a "debacle," expecting figures similar to those of 2025.
Regarding flight prices, it is estimated that there will be no significant increases during the summer, thanks to the fuel reserves of airlines operating in Spain. This situation contrasts with the national panorama, where air seats will increase by 5.7%, with Alicante and Andalusia showing the largest increments.
The global geopolitical situation adds a level of uncertainty to the sector, especially due to its impact on fuel prices, which account for 30% of operating costs. However, Spain's dependence on crude oil from the Middle East is limited, offering some short-term stability.
