TUI fly announces the end of its flights at Antwerp Airport by 2027
The Belgian airline TUI fly has announced a major decision that will change the air transport landscape in Belgium. By the end of March 2027, the company will cease all commercial activities departing from Antwerp Airport. This news marks the end of a long-standing collaboration with this regional airport.
The tour operator explained that this strategic choice aims to refocus its operations on other Belgian bases. In the future, TUI fly will concentrate its efforts and its aircraft at Brussels-National (Zaventem) and Ostend-Bruges airports. By consolidating its activities, the company hopes to improve its operational efficiency and simplify its logistical organization.
For Antwerp Airport, this departure represents a significant challenge. Until now, the airline offered many sun destinations there, which were very popular with travelers in the region. The airport management will now have to look for new partners or develop other services to compensate for the loss of these regular flights.
Travelers accustomed to flying from Antwerp will therefore have to change their habits starting in April 2027. They will be invited to head to Brussels or Ostend for their future trips with TUI fly. However, the company ensures that its range of destinations will remain attractive and varied from these two other Belgian airports.
This transition will not be immediate and will take place gradually over the next two years. Until the March 2027 deadline, all scheduled flights departing from Antwerp will be maintained as normal. This decision illustrates the desire of major tourism companies to optimize their resources in the face of changes in the aviation market.