Routes World 2027 Barcelona: Route Development Forum Guide
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Routes World is the global route-development forum where airlines, airports and destinations plan new air services. It rotates worldwide each year: Frankfurt hosted from 21 to 23 October 2026, and the 32nd edition comes to Barcelona in October 2027 (dates and venue to be confirmed). Around 2,500–3,000 delegates attend (estimate).
Airports and tourism authorities pitch new routes to airline network planners in pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings. Barcelona hosted a record edition in 2017.
Routes World 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation route development |
| Venue | Barcelona (2027 venue TBC) |
| City and country | Barcelona (2027), Spain |
| Next edition | October 2027, Barcelona (32nd edition; dates TBC); 2026 edition: 21–23 October, Frankfurt |
| Frequency | Annual, rotates worldwide |
| Does it move? | Yes. Rotates worldwide each year (Frankfurt 2026, Barcelona 2027). |
| Scale | ~2,500–3,000 delegates from airlines, airports and destinations (estimate) |
| Organiser | Routes (Informa) |
| Typical ticket price | Airlines typically attend free; airports/destinations ~£3,000+ (estimate) |
| Event app / platform | Routes meeting-scheduling platform |
| Website | routesonline.com |
What Routes World covers
- Airline network planning
- Airport marketing and route development
- Destination tourism
- Aviation consulting and data
A rotating forum
Routes World moves around the world each year. Regional Routes events also run in Asia, the Americas and Europe.
Who attends Routes World
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Airline network planners and CCOs | New routes | Main decision-makers |
| Airport business-development teams | Airline partners | Buyers of data and services |
| Tourism authorities | Air connectivity | Public budgets |
| Aviation consultants and data providers | Clients | Vendors |
Terminal 1 at Barcelona airport. Photo: Nasobema lyricum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Delegate fees
Airlines usually attend free, while airports, destinations and suppliers pay delegate fees (around £3,000+, estimate).
Meeting platform
Routes uses an online meeting-scheduling platform for pre-booked one-to-one meetings. Airline slots are scarce, so preparation is essential.
How to prospect Routes World
- List airlines by network strategy and fleet.
- Identify network planners and commercial heads.
- Map airports and destinations if you sell data or consulting.
- Prepare route cases with demand data.
- Request meetings early.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Structured meetings with airline decision-makers | Expensive for non-airline delegates |
| Focused audience | Rotating location |
| Global reach | Very niche |
Frequently asked questions
When is Routes World 2027?
In October 2027 in Barcelona. Dates and venue are to be confirmed.
Where was Routes World 2026?
In Frankfurt, from 21 to 23 October 2026.
Who organises Routes World?
Routes, part of Informa.
Can I get a Routes World attendee list?
Attendee data is not published. An enriched list covers airports, airlines and destinations.
Plan for Barcelona
For an enriched Routes World list, send me a request from the Prospector home page.
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Sources
- Official website: routesonline.com
- Routes World returns to Barcelona in 2027 (Aviation Week)
- Routes World 2026 (Frankfurt)
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Aircraft at Barcelona El Prat airport, host city of Routes World 2027.
- In-article image: Photo: Nasobema lyricum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Terminal 1 at Barcelona airport.
