Destinations

Here is an expanded global list of around 70 hot flight destinations for 2026 (including key cities in the United States). These come from major “best places to go” and “trending destinations 2026” lists.

United States destinations (10)

  • New York City, New York – Always one of the world’s most‑booked long‑haul city breaks.

  • Boston, Massachusetts – Highlighted for big anniversaries, culture, and new hotels.

  • Chicago, Illinois – Major hub with strong 2026 city‑break demand.

  • Miami, Florida – Huge for beach, nightlife, and Latin‑America connections.

  • Orlando, Florida – Top family theme‑park destination with very high seat capacity.

  • Las Vegas, Nevada – Popular for events, entertainment, and conventions.

  • Los Angeles, California – Key Pacific gateway and tourism hotspot.

  • San Francisco, California – Strong demand for tech, culture, and national parks access.

  • Seattle, Washington – Named in several “best US places to go in 2026” lists.

  • Salt Lake City, Utah – Featured for outdoor trips and national parks road‑trips.

Europe and UK

  • London, UK – One of the busiest international flight destinations worldwide.

  • Paris, France – Classic city break and major long‑haul hub.

  • Nice / French Riviera, France – Strong 2026 interest for Mediterranean coast trips.

  • Rome, Italy – Italy is the most popular 2026 country in several rankings.

  • Florence & Tuscany, Italy – High‑value cultural and food destination.

  • Puglia (Bari/Brindisi), Italy – Coastal region singled out as a 2026 hotspot.

  • Salerno / Amalfi Coast, Italy – Marked as a fast‑rising destination in flight trends.

  • Barcelona, Spain – Very high demand for beach + city breaks.

  • Madrid, Spain – Key Iberian hub with strong transatlantic traffic.

  • Bilbao, Spain – Highlighted as an emerging cultural city.

  • Lisbon, Portugal – Popular for affordability, climate, and digital nomads.

  • Porto, Portugal – Growing as a second Portuguese gateway.

  • Athens, Greece – Named in top‑countries lists and island‑hopping gateways.

  • Santorini (Thira), Greece – Iconic holiday island with heavy seasonal flying.

  • Reykjavik, Iceland – Strong demand for nature and stopover programs.

  • Akureyri, Iceland – Newer routes into North Iceland are boosting traffic.

  • Dubrovnik / Split, Croatia – Croatia ranked among top global destinations.

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands – Major European connecting hub and city break.

  • Prague, Czech Republic – Popular affordable cultural city.

  • Budapest, Hungary – Highlighted in 2026 “where to go” lists.

Asia–Pacific (20)

  • Tokyo, Japan – One of the most desired destinations on 2026 lists.

  • Osaka, Japan – Growing as a Kansai gateway with theme parks and food.

  • Kochi (Shikoku), Japan – Marked as a rising regional destination.

  • Seoul, South Korea – K‑culture tourism keeps pushing demand.

  • Bangkok, Thailand – Major leisure hub and among cheapest‑value long‑haul options.

  • Phuket, Thailand – High charter and scheduled holiday traffic.

  • Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia – Top beach destination in multiple rankings.

  • Singapore – Key Southeast Asia hub with strong city‑break appeal.

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Busy low‑cost carrier hub with good fares.

  • Hanoi, Vietnam – Vietnam is on many 2026 “top country” lists.

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Growing long‑haul demand for food and culture.

  • Hong Kong – Rebounding as a major Asia gateway.

  • Shanghai, China – Large business and leisure market returning.

  • Sydney, Australia – Australia ranks highly on 2026 country wish‑lists.

  • Melbourne, Australia – Strong cultural and sports‑event tourism.

  • Auckland, New Zealand – New Zealand is a top 3 country in popularity ranking.

  • Christchurch / South Island, New Zealand – Key gateway for nature trips.

  • Goa (Dabolim/Manohar airports), India – Named as an affordable beach destination.

  • Delhi, India – Major South Asia hub with high international volumes.

  • Mumbai, India – Strong business and VFR (visiting friends/relatives) traffic.

Middle East & Africa (10)

  • Dubai, UAE – One of the world’s biggest connecting hubs.

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE – Growing hub with new routes and resorts.

  • Doha, Qatar – Important transit point between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Increasing tourism focus and new mega‑projects.

  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Gateway for religious travel and Red Sea tourism.

  • Marrakech, Morocco – A classic city break in North Africa.

  • Rabat, Morocco – Noted as a calmer but trending Moroccan capital.

  • Cairo, Egypt – Egypt appears in 2026 top‑country popularity lists.

  • Cape Town, South Africa – Flagship African city for scenery and wine.

  • Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume), Tanzania – Island highlighted as a must‑visit beach destination.

Americas & Caribbean (10)

  • New York City, USA – (also listed above) major transatlantic and global gateway.

  • Mexico City, Mexico – Growing cultural and food city.

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya, Mexico – One of the busiest leisure flight destinations in the Americas.

  • Riviera Nayarit (Puerto Vallarta), Mexico – Featured coastal region on 2026 lists.

  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Called out as a 2026 hotspot with new hotels.

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina – Argentina ranks high in popularity rankings.

  • Santiago, Chile – Gateway for Patagonia and wine regions.

  • Lima, Peru – Access point for Machu Picchu and Andean travel.

  • Cartagena, Colombia – Trending Caribbean‑side city with more direct flights.

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico / St. Lucia / other Caribbean hubs – Caribbean islands appear in many “best of 2026” lists for beaches and resorts.

Compact table (sample of 20 including USA)

# City Country Region
1 New York United States North America
2 Los Angeles United States North America
3 Miami United States North America
4 London United Kingdom Europe
5 Paris France Europe
6 Rome Italy Europe
7 Barcelona Spain Europe
8 Tokyo Japan Asia–Pacific
9 Seoul South Korea Asia–Pacific
10 Bangkok Thailand Asia–Pacific
11 Bali Indonesia Asia–Pacific
12 Dubai UAE Middle East
13 Marrakech Morocco Africa
14 Cape Town South Africa Africa
15 Cairo Egypt Africa
16 Rio Brazil South America
17 Buenos Aires Argentina South America
18 Cancun Mexico North America
19 Cartagena Colombia South America
20 Auckland New Zealand Asia–Pacific

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