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Italy and Spain: Europe's Fastest Large-Market Growers in 2025

Southern Europe carried continental momentum in 2025 while northern markets softened. Avi-Go RD200 shows Italy and Spain as the strongest large-country growers — with Milan–Paris the fastest-accelerating top-ten city pair.

PUBLISHED 28 JULY 2026 · 12 MIN READ · SOURCE: AVI-GO GLOBAL BUSINESS AVIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2025 (RD200)

National growth rates

Italy grew +6.81% to 63,838 departures; Spain grew +6.55% to 52,434 per the Avi-Go Global Business Aviation Annual Report 2025 (RD200). Both outpaced Europe's +1.77% continental average by a wide margin.

When Germany contracted, Italy and Spain absorbed the narrative — growth arrived where leisure, industry, and finance intersect.

Milan–Paris grew +6.74% to 1,694 flights — fastest among Europe's top 10 city pairs.

Airport signals

Milan Linate grew +6.13% to 24,147 movements. Madrid Barajas was Europe's fastest-growing top-10 airport at +10.43% (17,060 movements).

Milan and Madrid pages link to corridor pricing and FBO options for southern European itineraries.

Charter strategy

Growth markets tighten peak weeks faster than mature hubs — book Milan–Paris and Iberian leisure corridors early for summer. Cross-link Ibiza and Balearic routes when building multi-stop Mediterranean programmes.

All data from Avi-Go RD200 ingested facts. No extrapolated forecasts.

Verified data & source

Figures in this briefing are drawn exclusively from the Avi-Go Global Business Aviation Annual Report 2025 (RD200). Key verified statements:

  • Italy (+6.81%) and Spain (+6.55%) were Europe's strongest large-market growers in 2025 with 63,838 and 52,434 departures respectively.
  • Milan ↔ Paris was the fastest-growing city pair in Europe's top 10 in 2025 at +6.74% YoY (1,694 flights).
  • Milan Linate (LIML) grew 6.13% in 2025 to 24,147 business aviation movements.
  • Madrid Barajas (LEMD) was Europe's fastest-growing top-10 airport in 2025 at +10.43% YoY (17,060 movements).

Frequently asked questions

How much did Italy grow in 2025?

+6.81% to 63,838 departures per Avi-Go RD200.

How much did Spain grow?

+6.55% to 52,434 departures in 2025.

What is the fastest-growing top-10 city pair?

Milan–Paris at +6.74% (1,694 flights).

Which airport grew fastest in Europe's top 10?

Madrid Barajas at +10.43% (17,060 movements).

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