Gran Canaria is on track to surpass its record revenue of 2024 thanks to a strong performance in the British market, its main source of visitors. The cumulative number of passengers between January and September 2025 shows an increase of nearly 3%. These figures confirm that the combination of high-quality offerings, cultural affinity, and competitive prices from chains such as Relaxia, Dunas, and Servatur keeps Gran Canaria as a priority investment destination for the British tourism sector.
The increased demand is supported by enhanced air connectivity. New routes added by tour operators and low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Jet2 to key cities like Birmingham, Liverpool, and London Luton are particularly noteworthy. The airports with the highest projected growth for this season are London Gatwick (+17,89% in seats), East Midlands (+36,88%), and Belfast (+17,59%). In terms of volume, the London Gatwick route leads with 167.399 passengers, followed by Manchester (156.461) and London Stansted.
The analysis by airline reflects a clear dominance and expansion of the main British players: easyJet UK leads the year-on-year growth with 22% more capacity for the winter, followed by British Airways with a 27,31% increase. Jet2.com Limited also experienced solid growth of 3,44%. Only Ryanair (-0,45%) and TUI Airways (-3,23%) showed slight declines. The British tourist profile is high-value: 75% are repeat visitors, they travel mostly as couples (53%), and they seek rest, safety, tranquility, and good weather. Although the South (Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogán) remains the main accommodation hub.
