Southern Gran Canaria is preparing for a winter of enhanced connectivity with the heart of Germany. The operational expansion strategy at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will result in a steady flow of visitors to Gran Canaria's resorts. Eurowings has confirmed an increase in its Berlin base, bringing its fleet to 11 aircraft and now operating to nearly 50 destinations. This deployment, supported by a crew of over 300, guarantees a flight frequency to Gran Canaria designed to sustain occupancy during the peak season.
The airline has integrated Gran Canaria into a growth program aimed at optimizing profitability in the leisure segment. With the new configuration, seat capacity from Berlin is strengthened, allowing the south of the island, which remains structurally dependent on the German market, to benefit from more robust transport logistics. Tourists from Berlin, drawn by a combination of sun and beaches and active leisure activities, will have more flight options for their stays in municipalities such as San Bartolomé de Tirajana or Mogán.
The deployment of this capacity is no coincidence. The German market remains a priority, and the commitment to the Berlin base, which has grown from three aircraft after the pandemic to the current eleven, reflects a full recovery. This increased operational capacity allows local tour operators to ensure a steady flow of passengers, a key factor in competing with other Mediterranean destinations. Furthermore, the new direct route to Bologna, with fares starting from €49,99, exemplifies a competitive pricing policy that the airline also aims to implement in its operations in the Canary Islands.
Despite the airline's warnings about the regulatory and tax burden facing aviation in Germany, Berlin's potential as a business hub and cultural capital continues to be a major draw. The fact that the Lufthansa Group, including Eurowings, now accounts for approximately 30% of all connections at Berlin Airport (BER) solidifies its position as the most important strategic partner for Gran Canaria's connectivity to the German capital.
The winter of 2026-2027 is shaping up to be a period of consolidation where flight frequency will be the critical factor for maintaining economic dynamism. With strengthened connectivity, businesses in southern Gran Canaria are confident that the flow of German visitors will maintain their spending levels at optimal levels. Air transport logistics, far from being an impediment, is consolidating itself as the main artery that will keep hotels in the south at a high occupancy rate, ensuring that Gran Canaria remains the leading destination for travelers departing from Brandenburg Airport.
