Ryanair cancels flights to the Canary Islands after halving operations in Berlin

Ryanair announces a 50% cut in operations in Berlin. This results in the cancellation of 12 routes from the capital. Flights to the Canary Islands are among those removed. The decision removes approximately 700,000 seats from the market. Destinations include Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.

Ryanair drastically reduces its operations in Berlin by 50%. This leads to the cancellation of 12 routes from the city. These include connections to the Canary Islands. Specific destinations are Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote. The decision also includes cuts in Hamburg. The combined effect removes approximately 700,000 seats from the offer.

The airline cites high access costs as the reason. These include navigation fees and security charges. High airport tariffs are also a factor. The federal government imposes an exorbitant aviation tax. Ryanair states these factors make German airports uncompetitive. They lose competitiveness against other European markets.

This decision threatens optimistic forecasts for connectivity and tourism revenue. Updated preliminary forecasts from 5 October 2026 predicted growth in tourist arrivals from Germany. The figures were 48,000 in October. They rose to 92,000 in November. The peak was 100,000 visits in December. This relied on 120,000 seats in regular connections during the Christmas period.