The Maspalomas Tourism Forum is showcasing the best experiences on the island of southern Gran Canaria, and to that end, the data held by the Department of Tourism indicates that it will receive 607.077 airline seats in January 2026, a moderate increase of 1,3% compared to the 599.444 seats in January 2025. Although overall growth is limited, the distribution by market shows disparate movements that could reflect changes in demand, airline strategies, and economic adjustments in Europe.

The British market remains the main source of visitors, with 108.671 places, an 18,4% increase compared to January 2025. This strong rebound is likely due to the recovery of post-pandemic connectivity and the stabilization of demand from high-spending tourists in resorts in the south of the island. The United Kingdom is thus consolidating its position as a driving force for international tourism to Gran Canaria.

Conversely, Germany experienced a slight decline, with 112.192 seats, a decrease of 3,6%, while other Nordic markets showed mixed results: Sweden (+18,6%), Denmark (-11,8%), Norway (-1,4%), and Finland (-12%). These movements reflect the volatility of Nordic tourism, which is dependent on charter flight trends and seasonal connectivity policies.

In secondary markets, the Netherlands (+12,3%), France (+8,8%), and Portugal (+33,7%) saw notable increases, partially offsetting losses in Italy (-0,4%) and Belgium (-11,9%). Also significant was the increase in traffic from the United States, with 21.930 seats, a 12,4% rise, reinforcing the strategy of diversifying tourist origins and the growing importance of the transatlantic segment.

The Spanish domestic market shows a moderate decline: the Peninsula registers 190.434 seats, a 6,3% decrease compared to January 2025, possibly due to competition with other island destinations and adjustments in low-cost airline schedules. Overall, the performance in January 2026 confirms that Gran Canaria remains a robust destination in terms of international connectivity, with selective increases in key markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, and the United States, while reductions in Germany, Finland, and Belgium highlight the need for more active promotional and customer loyalty strategies in certain European source markets.

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