Europe's top low-cost megahubs revealed: A closer look at six key airports

Palma de Mallorca ranks fifth among European LCC Megahubs. The third-busiest airport in Spain sees Ryanair as its largest carrier, operating nearly a quarter of all flights this month. Vueling follows closely behind with a strong presence and growth in flight operations.

Rome-Fiumicino Airport is fourth on the list and is Italy’s busiest airport. It serves as a hub for ITA Airways but has seen substantial growth from LCCs like Ryanair and Wizz Air. "This two-horse LCC race" is expected to see further changes with easyJet expanding its operations following Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways.

Amsterdam Schiphol takes third place among European LCC Megahubs but has lower penetration of LCCs compared to other airports reviewed, accounting for just 19% of flights due to slot constraints and environmental measures.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen ranks second and operates almost entirely as an LCC hub with Pegasus Airlines leading in market share. AJet also plays a significant role at this airport after rebranding from AnadoluJet earlier this year.

Barcelona–El Prat tops Europe's list of LCC Megahubs and ranks eighth globally. Vueling leads at Barcelona both as an airline overall and within the LCC category, followed by Ryanair which maintains a notable presence.

József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, commented on their new route: "Since establishing our base at London Gatwick in 2020, we have demonstrated ambitious growth... We are excited to offer our customers this new route from London Gatwick to Jeddah."