Volotea inaugurates new flights from Rome and Catania to Lourdes
The flight to the well-known pilgrimage destination debuts today from the capital (tomorrow, April 1, from Catania)

After recently launching The new connections from Milan-Bergamo and Venice to Asturias., Volotea announced New flights from Rome Fiumicino and Catania to Lourdes and two other Italian destinations.
From Rome Fiumicino to Lourdes and Bilbao
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The low cost warms up its engines and sets course for summer: carrier opens Today, Friday, March 31, the new international route to Lourdes, a well-known pilgrimage destination, while tomorrow, April 1, the new flight to Bilbao.
The route to the Occitan location will be operated exclusively by Volotea with 2 weekly frequencies, every Monday and Friday. The exclusive connection to Bilbao, however, is available every Tuesday and Saturday until the end of May and then every Tuesday and Friday.
For 2023 Volotea offer at Rome Fiumicino airport. plans connections to 6 destinations, 1 in Italy, 4 in France and 1 in Spain, totaling about 3,000 flights and 510,000 seats for sale.
"Year after year, the spiritual tourism sector attracts an increasing number of travelers. Thanks to the launch of our new route to Lourdes, pilgrims departing from the Roman airport will also be able to reach one of the most important religious destinations in Europe with competitive fares and great comfort - Valeria Rebasti, Volotea's Country Manager Italy & Southeastern Europe, said. With the new flight to the Basque Country, on the other hand, we are sure to make inroads into the hearts of passengers who are planning a few days to discover one of Spain's most beautiful regions, with an incredible artistic heritage, a vibrant cultural life and a truly rich gastronomic offer, which has numerous starred restaurants. We look forward to welcoming travelers departing from Fiumicino on board our fleet."
There are 6 destinations connected by Volotea to Rome Fiumicino Airport, 1 in Italy (Olbia), 4 in France (Strasbourg, Nantes, Lille and Lourdes - both New 2023) and 1 in Spain (Bilbao - New 2023).
From Catania to Lourdes and Florence
Everything is ready for theLaunch of the two new flights departing from Catania signed Volotea: the carrier opens tomorrow, April 1, the new international route to Lourdes and April 6 the new flight to Florence. Scheduled for May 26 is the start of the new connection to Nantes.
The route to the Occitan location will be operated exclusively by Volotea with 2 weekly frequencies, every Tuesday and Saturday, while the connection to the Tuscan capital will have up to 5 frequencies per week (every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) during the busiest periods. By 2023, the offer
Volotea at Fontanarossa plans connections to 7 destinations, 4 in Italy and 3 in France, totaling about 1,800 flights and more than 300,000 seats for sale.
"The revitalization of the tourism sector also passes through travel of a spiritual nature, which every year attracts an increasing number of travelers and pilgrims. Thanks to the launch of the new route, passengers departing from the Sicilian airport will be able to travel comfortably and at competitive fares to one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Europe, home to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes - Valeria Rebasti, Volotea's Country Manager Italy & Southeastern Europe, said. While with the new flight to the Tuscan capital, we are confident that we will delight all those who wish to spend a few days in one of the most beautiful cities of art in the world, a symbol of the Italian Renaissance, which seems to have escaped the passage of time unscathed. Finally, with our flights to and from Fontanarossa, we are confident that we can also maximize the flow of incoming tourists to the wonders of Catania and the whole of Sicily."
"We are very pleased with the start of the route connecting Catania to Lourdes and for this we thank Volotea for the attention it pays to our airport. We are confident that the new connection will meet the favor of passengers, tourists and the many pilgrims who, every year, travel to the shrine."- Sac President and CEO Giovanna Candura and Nico Torrisi said.
There are 7 destinations connected by Volotea to Catania Airport, 4 in Italy (Ancona, Olbia, Verona and Florence - New 2023) and 3 in France (Toulouse, Nantes and Lourdes - both New 2023).