From the charm of Germany to the grey skies of the UK, the elegance of France, the warmth of North Africa, or the peaks of Switzerland — wherever you’re coming from, there’s a place where the sun shines brighter, the beaches are wilder, and the escape feels truly magical: the Canary Islands await you.

It’s been a long wait, but the next edition is finally here — and this time, it’s here to stay. Your perfect getaway is closer than ever.

Cross To Canaries returns on August 23rd, 2025, a virtual airbridge massive event where pilots from across the world fly into the volcanic paradise of the Canary Islands, with a refreshed edition that marks the beginning of something bigger. This is more than just a one-off — we’re building a new standard for the future.


VATSIM Spain teams up with VATSIM UK, French vACC, vACC Switzerland, VATGER, Portugal vACC, and Maghreb vACC to bring you:


  • Departures to the Canary Islands from EGKK, LFPG, LSZH and EDDN
  • Up to 350 pilot slots through a booking system
  • Full ATC coverage with dedicated routes
  • 80+ inter-island slots — it’s time to dust off that ATR and explore paradise!
  • Departure window LSZH: 10:14–13:14 UTC
  • Arrival window: 15:00–18:00 UTC
  • Prepare your aircraft, reserve your slot now at vats.im/CTC, and be part of one of VATSIM’s most anticipated events. Don’t wait — slots are limited and required to participate.


Let’s make this the start of a new tradition. Fly safe, have fun, and see you in the Canaries!


Book your slot: vats.im/CTC
Pilot briefing: vats.im/CTCbriefing
FAQs: vats.im/CTCfaq