SCHIPHOL, WILLEMSTAD – TUI fly will significantly expand its operations to Curaçao this winter after experiencing exceptionally strong demand for travel to the Dutch Caribbean islands.
The airline announced that it will add two additional weekly flights to Curaçao during the upcoming winter season, increasing its total number of weekly flights to the ABC islands to 16.
The expansion comes as demand for vacations to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao continues to grow, with Curaçao emerging as one of the airline's strongest-performing destinations.
Two Additional Weekly Flights
In addition to the existing 14 weekly services, TUI fly will introduce two extra direct flights to Curaçao, creating more than 27,000 additional seats during the winter season.
The new flights will operate on Mondays and Thursdays and will be flown using Boeing 787 aircraft, each with a capacity of 305 passengers.
The increase in capacity reflects the airline's confidence in continued demand for travel to the island and is expected to provide more options for visitors traveling from the Netherlands during the peak winter period.
Curaçao Achieves 100 Percent Load Factor
According to TUI fly, Curaçao has been performing exceptionally well in recent months, with flights operating at a 100 percent load factor.
The airline says the consistently high occupancy rates demonstrate Curaçao's growing appeal as a year-round destination and highlight the island's strong position within the Caribbean tourism market.
While TUI currently operates five weekly flights to Bonaire and two weekly flights to Aruba during the summer season, Curaçao continues to attract the highest level of demand among the three islands.
Boost for Tourism Sector
The additional flights are expected to provide another boost to Curaçao's tourism industry, which has been one of the main drivers of the island's economic growth.
Recent figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) showed that tourism-related activities were the fastest-growing sector of the economy in 2025, with the accommodation and hospitality sector expanding by 10.8 percent.
The increase in airlift is likely to further support hotels, restaurants, tour operators, retailers, and other businesses that depend on visitor spending.
Strong Outlook for Winter Season
The decision by TUI fly to add capacity follows a broader trend of increasing demand for Caribbean destinations among European travelers seeking warm-weather vacations during the winter months.
With more than 27,000 additional seats being made available, Curaçao is expected to welcome even more visitors during the upcoming winter season, reinforcing the island's position as one of the Dutch Caribbean's leading tourism destinations.
Industry stakeholders are likely to view the announcement as another sign of confidence in Curaçao's tourism product and its ability to attract visitors despite increasing competition from other destinations in the region.