COVID-19 impact on the European air traffic network

At EUROCONTROL, we are working hard to support our partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comprehensive assessment

EUROCONTROL’s Comprehensive Aviation Assessment provides an accurate snapshot of the latest network picture compared to the same period in 2019.

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Latest data from the network

Explore our latest unique data-driven insights.

Our 32^nd EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot shows how continuous descent operations can help improve vertical flight efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions as well as noise levels near airports.

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EUROCONTROL Forecast Update 2022-2024

New EUROCONTROL 2022-2024 forecast expects that 9.5 million flights are expected in the network this year (85% of 2019 levels), despite the impact of the invasion of Ukraine and global economic challenges.

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EUROCONTROL Traffic Scenarios for *Europe 2022
Traffic as a % of 2019

*Europe = ECAC 44 Member States
Date: August 2022

EUROCONTROL 3-year forecast for *Europe 2022-2024
Actual and future IFR movements, % traffic compared to 2019

*Europe = ECAC 44 Member States
Source: EUROCONTROL, 3-year Forecast, June 2022

EUROCONTROL Aviation Outlook 2050

Our EUROCONTROL Aviation Outlook looks out to 2050, much further than previous forecasts and in line with aviation’s objective of achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by that date.

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The most-likely scenario shows 16 million flights in 2050. Other possible scenarios (resulting in 19.6 million flights and 13.2 million flights by 2050) are also discussed.

ECAC	IFR flights
	2019		2050			2050/2019
	Total (million)	Avg. daily (thousands)	Total (million)	Avg. daily (thousands)	Extra flights/day (thousands)	Total growth	AAGR
High scenario	11.1	30.4	19.6	53.6	23.2	+76%	+1.8%
Base scenario			16.0	43.7	13.4	+44%	+1.2%
Low scenario			13.2	36.2	5.8	+19%	+0.6%

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Situation over Europe on 24 April 2020

Situation over Europe

From pandemic towards recovery.

Map of Swedish air traffic

Aviation recovery in Sweden

1 March vs 11 April vs 13 December 2020

Map of Swedish air traffic

Återhämtning av luftfart i Sverige

1 mars vs 11 april vs 13 december 2020

Netherlands VID thumbnail

Aviation recovery in the Netherlands

1 March vs 12 April vs 6 December 2020

Netherlands VID thumbnail

Luchtvaartherstel in Nederland

1 maart vs 12 april vs 6 december 2020

Map of Norway airspace

Aviation recovery in Norway

1 March vs 12 April vs 29 November 2020

Map of Norway airspace

Luftfartgjenoppretting i Norge

1. mars vs 12. april vs 29. november 2020

Poland VID Thumbnail

Aviation recovery in Poland

1 March vs 12 April vs 22 November 2020

Poland VID Thumbnail

Odzyskiwanie lotnictwa w Polsce

1 marca vs 12 kwietnia vs 22 listopada 2020 r

Zestawienie informacji

Italy animation

Aviation recovery in Italy

1 March vs 12 April vs 15 November 2020

Italy animation

Ripresa del settore dell'aviazione in Italia

1° marzo, 12 aprile e 15 novembre 2020

Scheda informativa ufficiale

Germany traffic video thumbnail

Aviation recovery in Germany

1 March vs 12 April vs 8 November 2020

Germany traffic video thumbnail

Wiederherstellung der Luftfahrt in Deutschland

1.März vs. 12. April vs. 8. November 2020

VID thumbnail traffic

Aviation recovery in Turkey

1 March vs 12 April vs 1 November 2020

VID thumbnail traffic

Türkiye'de havacılıkta toparlanma

1 Mart vs 12 Nisan vs 1 Kasim 2020

How is aviation recovering in Spain - Video thumbnail

Aviation recovery in Spain

1 March vs 12 April vs 25 October 2020

How is aviation recovering in Spain - Video thumbnail

Recuperación de la aviación en España

1 de marzo vs 12 de abril vs 25 de octubre 2020

Hoja informativa

How is aviation recovering in France?

Aviation recovery in France

1 March vs 12 April vs 18 October 2020

How is aviation recovering in France?

Récupération aéronautique en France

1 mars vs 12 avril vs 18 octobre 2020

Aviation recovery UK

Aviation recovery in the UK

1 March vs 12 April vs 11 October 2020

Air traffic situation over China

Situation in the Chinese sky

15 May vs 12 April vs 17 February 2020

Air traffic situation over Albania and North Macedonia

Situation over Albania and North Macedonia

10 May 2020 vs 12 May 2019

Situation in the Maltese sky

Situation in the Maltese sky

6 May 2020 vs 8 May 2019

Situation over Cyprus - 06 May 2020 vs 08 May 2019

Situation in the Cypriot sky

6 May 2020 vs 8 May 2019

Air traffic situation over the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

Situation over the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg

4 May 2020 vs 6 May 2019

Air traffic situation over Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova

Situation over Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova

3 May 2020 vs 5 May 2019

Situation over Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia

Situation over Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary

28 April 2020 vs 30 April 2019

Situation over Switzerland and Austria

Situation over Austria and Switzerland

27 April 2020 vs 29 April 2019

Air traffic situation over Georgia and Armenia

Situation over Georgia and Armenia

26 April 2020 vs 28 April 2019

Air traffic over the Baltic states - comparison between 22 April 2020 and 24 April 2019

Situation over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

22 April 2020 vs 24 April 2019

Situation in the Greek sky

Situation in the Greek sky

16 April 2020 vs 18 April 2019

Situation over UK and Ireland

Situation over the UK and Ireland

9 April 2020 vs 11 April 2019

Situation over Spain and Portugal

Situation over Spain and Portugal

6 April 2020 vs 8 April 2019

Dashboard

Latest info on the impact of COVID-19 on the European network.
Visit our Aviation Intelligence dashboard for more raw data and insights.

AIU dashboard

We try to provide stakeholders and passengers with the most up-to-date information and resources available to help guide their decisions through the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the data, visualizations, forecasts and assessments above, here are some excellent external sources of information on State responses to COVID-19 and the restrictions they may apply to travelers to and from their borders.

Re-open EU

This interactive tool provides you with the information that you need to confidently plan your European travel and holidays, while staying healthy and safe.

IATA Travel Centre

The IATA Travel Centre and their COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map delivers accurate passport, visa and health requirement information at a glance.