European airports announce expanded winter flight schedules for 2026/2027

Multiple European airports have announced expanded flight networks and increased capacities for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season.

Bratislava Airport will increase its connectivity to 43 destinations across 27 countries, including new routes to Baku, Azerbaijan, and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prague’s Václav Havel Airport is set to reach a record 145 destinations, expecting to handle over 6.5 million passengers.

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse will offer 89 direct connections to 31 countries, with future plans including a new direct link to Montreal via Air Canada in 2027. Similarly, Cologne/Bonn Airport will serve 80 destinations in 30 countries, featuring new services to Luxor, Egypt.

In Spain, Air France-KLM is significantly boosting its presence, with a 9% increase in total capacity across eight Spanish airports, including major expansions in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. Meanwhile, Bilbao Airport will see capacity growth through the use of larger aircraft by Air France and KLM.