Amadeus Newsroom·· 2026-06-05
2026 Solar Eclipse Drives Surge in Travel Bookings to Spain and Iceland
Press release Solar eclipse drives sharp surge in bookings across Spain and Iceland Amadeus data shows a 25% rise in travel demand as the 2026 solar eclipse boosts bookings across Spain and Iceland. Discover now. Jun 5, 2026
AI Overview
Amadeus Travel Intelligence data reveals a surge in travel demand for the August 2026 solar eclipse, with Spain and Iceland seeing significant interest. Flight bookings to airports along the eclipse path increased 25% year-on-year, with Bilbao (+366%), Asturias (+292%), and Valencia (+137%) leading. Hotel occupancy rose 16% and ADR increased 36%. Short stays (1-5 days) grew 57%, and solo travel increased 48%. Top long-haul markets include the USA, Japan, Argentina, and Canada.
Source:Amadeus Newsroom · amadeus.com