Published on
December 24, 2025
Iberia Group is set to operate more than 11,500 flights during the 2025–26 Christmas season, offering nearly 1.9 million seats to top European, snow, and long-haul leisure destinations. The group, which includes Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum, is preparing to meet the peak seasonal demand from 19 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. With strong expected demand for leisure travel and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) during the festive period, Iberia is ready to provide enhanced travel options to destinations in Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
The expanded winter schedule is part of Iberia’s efforts to support its customers during one of the most crucial periods of the year. By adding more frequencies on high-demand European city routes and introducing seasonal flights to ski resorts and tropical destinations, Iberia is enhancing its capacity to cater to diverse passenger needs during the festive season.
Expanded Flight Capacity to Meet Seasonal Demand
To accommodate the growing demand for both city breaks and leisure holidays, Iberia Group is programming a total of 11,578 flights during the 2025–26 Christmas period. These flights will provide 1,887,789 seats across key routes, with special attention given to European snow and winter destinations as well as popular sun spots.
Popular European City Routes
- Prague, Czech Republic – 5 additional flights
- Budapest, Hungary – 4 additional flights
- Vienna, Austria – 2 additional flights
- Stockholm, Sweden – 1 additional flight
- Oslo, Norway – 1 additional flight
- Geneva, Switzerland – 1 additional flight
- Zurich, Switzerland – 1 additional flight
Iberia is bolstering its presence on several high-performing European city routes, ensuring that travelers have more flexibility when booking flights to destinations like Paris, London, and Rome during the holiday season.
Snow and Winter Destinations
As one of the busiest seasons for ski tourism, snow and winter destinations remain a major draw. Iberia has resumed seasonal flights to several key Alpine destinations:
- Innsbruck, Austria – 2 weekly flights from Madrid (resumed for the second consecutive year)
- Tromsø, Norway – 2 weekly flights (Thursdays and Sundays)
- Rovaniemi, Finland – 4 weekly flights from Madrid (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
Iberia is targeting travelers seeking the magic of winter sports, Christmas markets, and unique Northern Lights experiences in destinations like Tromsø and Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. These cities are highly sought after during the Christmas period for their festive atmosphere and winter adventure activities.
Long-Haul and Tropical Destinations
For those looking to escape the cold, Iberia has also increased its service to sunny destinations:
- Recife, Brazil – 3 weekly flights (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays)
- Orlando, USA – 4 weekly flights (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays)
These long-haul routes are designed to cater to travelers seeking warmer climates for the holidays, with Iberia offering more flights to Brazil and Florida. Whether it’s beach holidays in Recife or a fun-filled family trip to Orlando, Iberia is providing flexible options for those looking to enjoy the sun during the festive season.
Festive European Capitals: A Shopper’s Dream
Iberia has a longstanding tradition of offering flights to the major European capitals, which continue to be a popular choice for Christmas shoppers, culture lovers, and holidaymakers. Some of the busiest routes this winter will include:
- Paris, France – up to 11 daily flights
- London, UK – up to 10 daily flights
- Rome, Italy – up to 7 daily flights
- Lisbon, Portugal – up to 6 daily flights
- Vienna, Austria – up to 4 daily flights
These European capitals offer a perfect mix of shopping, holiday festivities, and cultural attractions, making them ideal destinations for a Christmas getaway.
Iberia’s Focus on Seasonal Flexibility and Customer Service
The 2025–26 winter programme underscores Iberia Group’s commitment to offering capacity flexibility and seasonal optimisation to meet the demand for both short-haul and long-haul travel. Whether passengers are seeking a winter wonderland, a sunny beach holiday, or a city escape, Iberia has tailored its flight offerings to ensure that there is something for everyone.
Enhanced Services for Holiday Travelers
Iberia is also offering an improved travel experience with special services to meet the needs of holiday travelers. In addition to the expanded flight capacity, the airline group is working to ensure smooth and seamless travel during the busy holiday period. This includes:
- Dedicated check-in counters for faster processing
- Enhanced lounge services at major airports
- Flexible booking options to accommodate changing travel plans
Conclusion: Iberia Group’s Strategic Move for Winter 2025–26
Iberia Group’s expanded winter schedule for the 2025–26 Christmas period highlights the airline’s ability to respond to the seasonal demand while offering a wide variety of destinations for holidaymakers. With over 11,500 flights and nearly 1.9 million seats, Iberia is well-positioned to cater to travelers looking to enjoy the holidays, whether through snowy adventures, winter sun escapes, or festive European city breaks.
By increasing capacity on key routes and launching seasonal services to popular destinations in Europe, Latin America, and beyond, Iberia is solidifying its position as a top choice for Christmas travel. Whether you are headed to a ski resort, a sunny beach, or a holiday market, Iberia is offering more options for travelers this winter.
