Overview

• Flights and package holidays abroad climbed by an average of 3.8% and 5.4% respectively in the first half of 2025, according to the Statistisches Bundesamt
• European ticket prices surged 7.7% and domestic flights within Germany rose 5%, while routes to South America, Africa, Asia and Australia saw declines of up to 5.8%
• Package tours to Turkey and Egypt posted the steepest increases at 10.1% and 8.3%, driven by rising operational and airport costs
• Major budget carriers have adjusted hand-baggage fares this summer, with Ryanair tickets averaging €80, Easyjet €86 and Eurowings €130, while Wizz Air lowered its average to €67
• Deutsche Flugsicherung has reinforced its workforce and deployed modern systems to ensure stable air traffic during the summer peak