COVID-19 impact on the European air traffic network
At EUROCONTROL, we are working hard to support our partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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% | ||
Useful resources
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.