Iberia will launch three new long-haul routes and expand frequencies across the Americas and Europe for the winter 2025–2026 season, running from October 26, 2025 to March 28, 2026. The Spanish flag carrier announced Orlando in the United States, along with Recife and Fortaleza in Brazil, as its latest international destinations.
The new routes form part of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 strategy, aimed at strengthening its position in key markets. The airline will also increase services to high-demand destinations in Latin America, North America, and Europe, while restoring seasonal routes linked to winter travel. The expanded network is designed to consolidate Madrid as a transatlantic hub and respond to record demand for travel.
New Routes in the U.S. and Brazil
Starting October 26, Iberia will begin direct flights between Madrid and Orlando with four weekly services using Airbus A330 aircraft configured with 292 seats. The addition brings Iberia’s U.S. network to nine destinations, reinforcing its presence in North America.
In Brazil, the airline will add Recife and Fortaleza. The Madrid–Recife service will launch on December 13 with three weekly flights, followed by Madrid–Fortaleza on January 19, also with three weekly frequencies. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A321XLR, the long-range narrowbody aircraft introduced to Iberia’s fleet in 2024.
According to the company, the routes highlight its long-term commitment to Brazil. The expansion complements Iberia’s existing services to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, strengthening its South American network and offering new options for both leisure and business travelers.
Record Frequencies Across Latin America
Alongside the new routes, Iberia will increase services in several Latin American markets. In the Dominican Republic, flights between Madrid and Santo Domingo will rise by up to four additional frequencies, reaching two daily services. San Juan in Puerto Rico will also see a sharp increase, with up to 14 weekly flights this winter, seven more than last season.
Elsewhere, Santiago de Chile will grow from 10 to 12 weekly frequencies, and Lima will reach 14 weekly flights, one more than last winter. In Brazil, Rio de Janeiro will offer daily service in February to coincide with Carnival season. The expansions underscore the importance of Latin America for Iberia, where demand remains strong.
“This winter we continue growing to connect Latin America and North America with Europe through our Madrid hub,” said María Jesús López Solás, Chief Commercial Officer, Network Development and Alliances. “Latin America is part of Iberia’s DNA, and we continue investing in this market. The opening of Recife and Fortaleza in Brazil, along with record frequencies in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, reflects this commitment.”
North America and European Increases
Iberia’s North American network will also see significant growth. New York will be served with two daily flights throughout the winter, and Boston will double operations to two daily flights, operated by the A321XLR. Washington, D.C., which Iberia launched as a summer destination, will now continue year-round with three weekly flights during winter.
In Europe, Amsterdam will gain seven weekly frequencies for a total of four daily flights. Rome will rise to 44 weekly services, with up to seven flights daily on peak days, while Paris will see up to 11 daily flights. Naples will be served with two daily flights, and Algiers will expand to daily service, three more than last year.
Seasonal and Winter Tourism Routes
Iberia will also restore popular winter routes to Austria, Norway, and Finland, aimed at ski tourism and seasonal travel. Flights to Innsbruck will resume on December 21 with two weekly services until Easter. Tromsø, known for its aurora borealis and fjords, will return on December 4 with two weekly flights until March 1. Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, home to Santa Claus Village, will operate from December 3 until February 28, with A320neo aircraft.
Additional winter services include two more weekly flights to Vienna for Christmas markets and one more Saturday frequency to Geneva to support ski travelers heading to Switzerland. Iberia will also extend some summer seasonal routes into November, including Dubrovnik and Zagreb in Croatia and Funchal in Portugal, before resuming them in March. In Algeria, Algiers will gain daily service, further boosting North Africa connectivity.
The airline emphasized that its expanded winter schedule responds to rising demand across both leisure and business travel segments. By adding new destinations and increasing frequencies, Iberia aims to strengthen Madrid’s role as a transatlantic gateway while supporting Europe’s winter tourism season.
