Edition 8 of the IF48 Event Series is here! As always, your votes were the ultimate decider for this edition’s featured region, and the Mediterranean took the lead. So join us for a busy weekend of flying across the Med between Barcelona, Mallorca, Athens, and Rome. And if you want to, you can also explore some of the other unique Mediterranean destinations along the way, like Rhodes, Crete, and Ibiza!
What is the IF48?
The IF48 is one of our flagship official event series which takes place on the last weekend of every month. Running for 48 hours from Saturday 0600Z to Monday 0600Z, IF48 is all about bringing the community together for a weekend of busy skies and ATC coverage. At its core, IF48 is about connecting the featured airports, centralising traffic and creating an exciting experience for everyone involved.
Runs the last weekend of every month (Sat 0600Z – Mon 0600Z)
Featured airports with established routes to try out based on real-world ops
48hr duration makes it inclusive across all timezones
Predictable, large scale traffic and ATC coverage you can plan for every month
ATC opportunities for controllers to collaborate and manage air traffic & frequencies
ALL servers: Expert (main server), Training & Casual
You decide the each IF48 edition through polls
Featured Airports
Established Routes & Aircraft
Check out the established routes and aircraft suggestions below! Aircraft suggestions are based on real-world flight ops & aircraft available in Infinite Flight.
Mallorca ⇔ Barcelona
Estimated Flight Time: ~ 35min
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Ryanair | B737-800 |
| Iberia | CRJ-1000 |
| Air Europa | B737-800 |
| Vueling | A320, A321 |
Mallorca ⇔ Athens
Estimated Flight Time: ~ 3hrs
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| easyJet | A319, A320 |
| Aegean | A320 |
Mallorca ⇔ Rome
Estimated Flight Time: ~1hr 20min
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Ryanair | B737-800 |
| Wizz Air | A321 |
| Lauda | A320 |
Barcelona ⇔ Rome
Estimated Flight Time: ~1hr 20min
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| ITA Airways | A320, A220 |
| Ryanair | B737-800 |
| Vueling | A320, A321 |
| Wizz Air | A321 |
Barcelona ⇔ Athens
Estimated Flight Time: ~2hr 20min
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Aegean | A320 |
| Vueling | A320, A321 |
Rome ⇔ Athens
Estimated Flight Time: ~1hr 30min
| Airline | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Aegean | A320 |
| ITA Airways | A320, A220 |
| Ryanair | B737-800 |
✪ Official Group Flights
This edition of the IF48 will feature set of Official Group Flights lead by Infinite Flight staff. Set your reminder! 
30th MAY @ 0630Z: Rome to Mallorca
| Origin | Destination | Livery | Aircraft | Distance | Duration | Fuel | Server | Departure | Flight Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIRF | LEPA | Lauda | A320 | 463 nm | 1:10 | 6,403 KG | Expert | 2026-05-30T06:30:00Z | Generate |
30th MAY @ 1300Z: Mallorca to Barcelona
| Origin | Destination | Livery | Aircraft | Distance | Duration | Fuel | Server | Departure | Flight Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEPA | LEBL | Iberia | CRJ-1000 | 142 nm | 0:28 | 3,406 KG | Expert | 2026-05-30T13:00:00Z | Generate |
30th MAY @ 1700Z: Barcelona to Athens
| Origin | Destination | Livery | Aircraft | Distance | Duration | Fuel | Server | Departure | Flight Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBL | LGAV | Vueling | A320 | 1,125 nm | 3:00 | 11,451 KG | Expert | 2026-05-30T17:00:00Z | Generate |
31st MAY @ 0600Z: Barcelona to Mallorca
| Origin | Destination | Livery | Aircraft | Distance | Duration | Fuel | Server | Departure | Flight Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBL | LEPA | Air Europa | B737-800 | 157 nm | 0:30 | 5,458 KG | Expert | 2026-05-31T06:00:00Z | Generate |
31st MAY @ 2000Z: Athens to Rome
| Origin | Destination | Livery | Aircraft | Distance | Duration | Fuel | Server | Departure | Flight Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGAV | LIRF | ITA | A220 | 670 nm | 1:45 | 6,088 KG | Expert | 2026-05-31T20:00:00Z | Generate |
Server: ES (Primary), TS & CS
This is an all-servers event, so no matter your grade, you’ll be able to spawn in and take part. However, the primary server for this event will be the Expert Server, where most of the traffic and ATC coverage will be focused.
Event Timings & Sign-ups
Please check whether or not you’re attending this event below! Timings are displayed in your local time.
Below are three options for the next edition of the IF48 series, and it’s time to cast your vote! You’ll be choosing the region, but here’s the twist: the exact airports will stay a surprise until the next edition is published. This poll will close when the event ends.
- Mexico
- South Asia
- South America
- We encourage everyone to use the suggested aircraft & airlines listed above for each route.
- As always, expert server pilots are required to comply with IFATC and to follow ALL expert server rules. Failure to comply with ES rules will result in violations being issued.
- Delays are likely, especially during peak hours. Expert Server ATC might send arriving traffic into holding patterns to effectively manage high volumes of traffic.
- Most importantly… Have a great time and share your screenshots with us on social media!
