Travelers flying from Nuremberg’s Albrecht Dürer Airport will have fewer options next year. The German carrier Eurowings has announced the cancellation of several popular summer routes as part of what it calls a “regular optimization of flight schedules.”
Flights to Rome and Greek islands discontinued
From summer 2026, Eurowings will discontinue its direct flights from Nuremberg to Rome, Heraklion (Crete), Kos, and Rhodes.
The airline confirmed the decision upon request, describing it as part of a “continuous review of all routes and locations” across its European network.
A spokesperson emphasized, however, that Nuremberg remains an important base for Eurowings. The airline will continue operating the Nuremberg–Mallorca route, meaning that over 60 percent of the previous seat capacity will still be offered in summer 2026.
Airline cites “continuous review” and optimization
In its official statement, the company explained: “Eurowings regularly reviews all routes and stations across its network and makes adjustments to optimize flight schedules.”
The airline added that after discontinuing a route, it continually evaluates conditions for a potential reinstatement — leaving open the possibility that some destinations could return to the schedule in future seasons.
Nuremberg Airport faces challenging summer
For Nuremberg Airport, the cuts mark a setback in efforts to expand its range of direct flights, particularly toward Southern Europe.
The affected destinations — Rome and the Greek islands — have traditionally been among the most popular summer routes for Bavarian travelers.
While Eurowings continues to maintain a presence at the airport, the changes reflect broader capacity adjustments in the European aviation sector, as airlines streamline their schedules in response to fluctuating demand and cost pressures.
