Hanover Airport: Summer flight schedule has new destinations and increased frequencies

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Introduction to the summer flight schedule at Hanover Airport

The summer flight schedule at Hanover Airport features attractive new additions that will appeal to both leisure and business travelers. The steady growth in flight offerings signals improved accessibility to European and international destinations from Hanover Airport. With the addition of new destinations and increased flight frequencies on existing routes, HAJ continues to develop into a major transportation hub. These expansions not only offer a greater variety of destinations but also improve connections to key regional and long-distance destinations.

By integrating additional flight routes and optimizing connection times, Hanover Airport offers a wide range of holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, attractive city breaks, and new opportunities for travelers looking to escape the winter. Airlines such as Eurowings, SunExpress, SAS, SkyAlps, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, TUI fly, and Corendon play a key role in this, significantly expanding the tourist and business network from HAJ.

New destinations and increased frequencies: Mediterranean and beyond

At the heart of the expansion are two attractive Mediterranean port cities, newly served from Hanover: Nice in France and Alicante in Spain. Eurowings offers direct connections to these destinations, providing travelers with easy access to sunny holiday spots with Mediterranean flair. These new routes invite passengers to discover the cultural diversity, beaches, and culinary specialties of the regions.

Furthermore, SunExpress is adding Edremit, Turkey, to its schedule, offering two weekly flights starting in summer 2026. This will make the Turkish destination, particularly popular for its coastal regions, directly accessible from Hanover. This service underscores the airport’s strategic importance as a bridge between Europe and Turkey.

Other tourist destinations also remain on the schedule: SkyAlps continues to fly to Bolzano, the popular holiday destination in the heart of South Tyrol, with flights every Monday and Thursday. The popular destination of Lisbon is also back in the program, with connections on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This resumption of flights demonstrates the demand for cultural city breaks and offers an attractive alternative to classic beach destinations.

In parallel, established airlines are increasing their frequencies on existing routes. SAS is increasing flights to Copenhagen from two to three daily connections, making commuting and travel to the Danish capital easier and improving connections to international partners. Eurowings is also increasing its service to Stockholm and Pula, also with three flights per week starting in May. This increase in flight frequencies allows for more flexible travel planning and contributes to the profitability of the routes.

Improved connecting flights and other tourist offers

Aside from new destinations and increased frequencies, optimized flight times are also a focus of the 2026 summer flight schedule. Airlines such as Turkish Airlines and British Airways have adjusted their departure times from Hanover to ensure optimal connections to their global networks. This particularly affects long-haul connections to Asia and America, further strengthening the airport’s international connectivity and making it easier for travelers to plan complex itineraries.

Particular attention is being paid to the tourist flight offerings of TUI fly and Corendon, which are significantly expanding their operations at Hanover Airport. TUI fly is once again basing six aircraft in Hanover, enabling it to considerably expand its program to popular holiday destinations. This applies especially to well-known destinations in the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. For winter 2026/2027, TUI fly has already been the first airline to publish its winter flight schedule, which includes several weekly flights to Fuerteventura, Hurghada, and Mallorca, as well as daily connections to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. This schedule will greatly benefit those who enjoy winter holidays in warmer regions.

Corendon is also expanding its services by permanently stationing two aircraft at the airport. The program includes 15 direct destinations, including holiday resorts in the Canary Islands, Egypt, and Turkey. From October, capacity will be increased to three aircraft, guaranteeing an even greater variety of destinations and higher capacity. This will also make it easy for travelers from the Hanover area to reach numerous tourist hotspots.

Diverse travel options and optimized connections from Hanover

The 2026 summer flight schedule at Hanover Airport shows a clear trend towards expanding flight offerings, focusing on attractive holiday regions, improved urban connections, and optimized onward connections in international air traffic. The introduction of new routes to Nice, Alicante, and Edremit broadens the range of Mediterranean destinations. At the same time, travelers benefit from increased frequencies to key cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Pula.

Optimized departure times to Istanbul and London ensure smoother onward flights to international hubs, benefiting both business and leisure travelers. The increased presence of TUI fly and Corendon at the airport further contributes to the development of the tourism offering, particularly with regard to the demand for sunny winter destinations.

Overall, the program reflects the airport’s importance as a central transport hub in Northern Germany, whose expanded flight portfolio caters to the needs of diverse travelers and opens up new perspectives for regional tourism. Easy booking through airlines, travel agencies, or directly via the official website ensures access to these varied destinations.

Based on these developments, it can be assumed that Hanover Airport will further consolidate its role as an important airport for national and international flight connections and that demand will continue to increase in both leisure and business travel.