Volotea inaugurates new routes from Sicily to Toulouse, Santorini and Nantes. Also new to Venice and Olbia
For the low-cost airline, new flights also from the Emerald Coast to France, Spain and Italy and from Venice to Asturias

Volotea recently inaugurated a series of new routes from Sicily to Toulouse, Santorini and Nantes, from the Emerald Coast to France, Spain and Italy, and from Venice to Oviedo.
From Sicily to Toulouse, Santorini and Nantes.
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On May 26, the low-cost carrier inaugurated the New international route to Toulouse, capital of Occitania in southern France, while Thursday, June 1, will kick off the new flight to Santorini, the Greek island in the heart of the Aegean Sea.
The new connection to Toulouse will have 2 frequencies per week (every Tuesday and Friday), while the route to Santorini will have connections every Monday and Thursday, during the busiest periods. With these new routes, Volotea's offer at Falcone Borsellino includes 18 destinations, 7 in Italy and 11 international.
"We are thrilled to inaugurate two new flights from Palermo: the first is to Toulouse, one of the most beautiful cities beyond the Alps, called the "pink city" for its exposed brick buildings, with one of the best-preserved historic centers; the second connection is to Santorini, one of the most beloved and renowned islands of the Cyclades, characterized by its typical white-walled, blue-domed buildings overlooking breathtaking views- Valeria Rebasti, International Market Director of Volotea, commented. -. For next summer, therefore, Volotea's offer is even richer. Thanks to our connections, passengers departing from Falcone Borsellino will be able to organize a relaxing vacation, reaching with comfortable, direct flights and at competitive fares 8 destinations in France and 3 in Greece, not forgetting the 7 Italian cities. With the rich range of routes, moreover, the company aims to significantly increase the flow of incoming tourists, thus supporting the economy of the city and the whole of Sicily."
There are 18 destinations connected by Volotea to Palermo Airport, 7 in Italy (Ancona, Florence, Naples, Olbia, Turin, Venice and Verona), 8 in France (Deauville, Lille, Lyon, Lourdes/Tarbes, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg and Toulouse - New 2023) and 3 in Greece (Athens, Santorini - New 2023 and Zakynthos).
"Two routes much loved by travelers - comments Vito Riggio, managing director of Gesap, the company that manages Palermo's 'Falcone Borsellino' international airport' - growing the range of destinations offered by Volotea for this summer season, which is full of interesting destinations."
The new exclusive route departing from Catania to Nantes kicked off on May 26. With this connection, available every Monday and Friday, 9 destinations of the carrier become reachable from the Catania airport, 6 in Italy and 3 abroad.
With the new flight, Volotea further strengthens the Catania-France tourism axis. In fact, the carrier adds to its existing routes to Lourdes and Toulouse also Nantes, the gateway to Brittany and the island of Mont Saint-Michel, as well as being located a short distance from the UNESCO-protected castles of the Loire Valley. This new destination contributes to strengthening connectivity between two countries where the carrier already has an important presence, and with this new connection it aims to offer even more mobility to travelers.
"We are very pleased to be able to inaugurate the flight to Nantes! Starting tomorrow, May 26, with Volotea it will be possible to depart from Catania to a unique city that holds splendid architectural works and modern art installations - Valeria Rebasti, International Market Director of Volotea, commented. -. Sicilian passengers will have the opportunity to fly comfortably and at truly competitive prices to Nantes to discover the special features of the transalpine city. Likewise, French citizens will be able to reach the Sicilian location and take the opportunity to visit the wonders of the island and taste its typical delicacies. Italy and France thus become even closer, united by an invisible thread for those who want to discover Italian or French beauties."
There are 9 destinations connected by Volotea to Catania airport, 6 in Italy (Ancona, Florence, Genoa, Olbia, Verona, Venice) and 3 in France (Lourdes, Toulouse and Nantes - New 2023).
"We thank Volotea for the attention it pays to Catania airport. We are very pleased with the launch of the route to Nantes, which, as far as France is concerned, joins Lourdes and Toulouse, and allows an agile connection with the northwestern part of the country and the wonderful Loire region. An area much sought after by tourists who, thanks to the airline, will now be able to reach it more easily."- SAC CEO Nico Torrisi declares..
From the Emerald Coast to France
As of May 26, the Volotea's new flights to France (Marseille, Nice and Paris Orly), the Spain (Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia) e Italy (Florence). Not forgetting the launch of the new route to Toulouse (France) that was inaugurated a few days ago.
With these new routes, Volotea ranks first at Costa Smeralda in terms of the number of connected destinations: the total offer is 28 routes, 14 in Italy and 14 abroad, with about 1.1 million seats on sale. Just to meet the needs of busier traffic, for Summer 23 the company in Olbia has expanded its fleet from 2 to 3 180-seat Airbus 320 aircraft.
"With the inauguration of the Olbia-Lille route activated only a month ago and the news we are announcing today, the number of new routes launched by Volotea at Costa Smeralda rises to 10. This makes us particularly proud and further consolidates our connection with the area - Valeria Rebasti, International Market Director of Volotea, said. -. For next summer, therefore, Volotea's offer is even wider and more varied. Thanks to our connections, passengers departing from Olbia airport will be able to organize a relaxing vacation, reaching with comfortable, direct flights and at competitive fares 10 destinations in France and 4 in Spain, not forgetting the 14 Italian cities. With the rich range of routes, we also aim to significantly increase the flow of incoming tourists, eager to discover the beauty of the Costa Smeralda and the entire island, with a vacation among unspoiled nature and crystal clear sea."
There are 28 destinations connected by Volotea to Olbia airport, 14 in Italy (Ancona, Bari, Bologna, Catania, Florence - New 2023, Genoa, Milan Bergamo, Naples, Palermo, Pisa, Rome Fiumicino, Turin, Venice and Verona), 10 in France (Bordeaux, Deauville, Lyon, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lille, Marseille, Paris Orly, Toulouse and Nice - New 2023) and 4 in Spain (Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia - New 2023).
From Venice to Oviedo
On May 25, the the connection departing from Venice to Oviedo. The flight will be available with 2 weekly frequencies (every Monday and Thursday). This new destination brings the total number of connections to and from Marco Polo to 21, 7 in Italy and 14 abroad.
For the upcoming summer season, in addition to the 20 connections - between Italy, Greece, France and Spain - that are already active, passengers departing from Venice will have one more choice: they will be able to plan a vacation to Oviedo, a destination of great tourist appeal and gateway to visit the Principality of Asturias, one of the most beautiful and welcoming regions in all of Spain.
"We are pleased to finally be able to inaugurate the Venice - Oviedo flight. - Valeria Rebasti, International Market Director of Volotea, commented. - Thanks to this new route, passengers departing from Veneto will be able to reach the Asturian capital with great ease and in total comfort, and be enchanted by its art and historical heritage, as well as the natural wonders offered by the lush landscapes of "Green Spain," such as those of the Picos de Europa National Park. At the same time, Spanish travelers will be able to take off easily to Venice, and take advantage of this new route to admire the timeless wonders the city has always been able to offer."
There are 21 routes available at the Venice airport, 7 in Italy (Cagliari, Catania, Lampedusa, Naples, Olbia, Palermo and Pantelleria), 6 in Greece (Athens, Karpathos, Mykonos, Santorini, Skiathos and Zakynthos), 6 in France (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Nice) and 2 in Spain (Bilbao and Oviedo - New 2023).