Every second person will fly on vacation in 2025: The trend groups in focus!

Every second person will fly on vacation in 2025: The trend groups in focus!

The current travel survey shows interesting trends in German vacation planning. According to a survey by the SVZ, 57.9% of respondents plan to travel by plane this year. Low-cost airlines have made air travel affordable for all income classes, which has a strong influence on the choice of mode of transport. Only 25.3% of participants decide to use a car or other means of transport, while 16.9% are still undecided or do not plan to travel.

The survey, which surveyed 2,000 people, also found that over 80% of respondents already have concrete vacation plans. This shows that the desire to travel is still unbroken. Only around 1.3% plan to forego a summer holiday this year, which is particularly high in the 35-44 age group at 1.8%.

Popularity of air travel

The TUI study “This is how Germany flies” makes it clear that planes are the most popular means of transport for German holidaymakers. The 18-24 age group particularly stands out, as 68.7% of them choose to fly for their summer vacation. Among 25-34 year olds the proportion is only slightly lower at 68.5%. It is also interesting that the proportion of air travelers in the 55-64 age group is 44.3%, higher than the proportion of those who use other means of transport.

Overall, 37.3% of vacationers are planning medium-haul flights, implicitly to popular destinations such as Spain or Greece. Long-distance trips, for example to Thailand or Mexico, attract 20.6% of those wishing to travel.

Vacation as a feel-good factor

The TUI study highlights that traveling also has significant positive effects on personal well-being. On average, Germans feel around 4.2 years younger after their vacation. The biggest feel-good factors on vacation were identified as experiencing nature (85%), relaxation and wellness (79%) and being with family or friends (75%). In fact, 37% of Germans report feeling or looking younger after their vacation.

Despite economic uncertainty, traveling remains a high priority for many Germans. 60% of respondents are planning at least one multi-day holiday trip in 2025, and a third have already booked their trips. 20% would like to travel more frequently compared to the previous year.

The survey results are supported by the Edith Cowan University study, which shows that traveling strengthens the immune system, stimulates metabolism and promotes the body's ability to heal itself. Moderate activities on vacation, such as hiking or cycling, also help improve physical resistance.

In summary, it can be said that, despite all the challenges, Germans will remain true to their passion for travel in the coming years. The surveys impressively prove that vacation is not only a break from everyday life, but also an important source of quality of life and vitality. The SVZ provides details on this topic SVZ and the TUI study can be found at TUI.