UAE winter travel demand rises as airlines expand European routes

Winter holiday travel demand in the UAE has increased by approximately 25% compared to the previous year. Travelers are increasingly seeking European destinations for National Day breaks and winter holidays, with popular locations including London, Prague, and the Swiss Alps.

To accommodate this surge, several airlines are restoring or expanding services to Dubai International Airport (DXB). European carriers such as Lufthansa, SWISS, Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines are resuming routes to cities including Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, Berlin, and Vienna. Additionally, Aegean Airlines is restoring services to Athens, and Philippine Airlines has returned to DXB, providing more connectivity to Manila alongside Cebu Pacific.

Travel platforms are responding to the demand by offering specialized services, including guaranteed Schengen visa appointments and curated holiday packages starting from AED 7,999.