The Spanish low-cost airline Volotea expands its presence at Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR) clearly. From September 2026 Four new international routes will be added to the flight schedule, and the airline will station a second aircraft at its base in the Tuscan capital. This expansion significantly strengthens Florence's European connections.
The new connections will launch in stages between September 21 and 23, 2026. Volotea will then Seville (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Valencia (Tuesday, Saturday) Strasburg (Wednesday, Sunday) and Berlin (Wednesday, Sunday) directly to Florence. With the expansion of the base, the total number of destinations offered by Volotea from Florence increases to 16, including destinations in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The stationing of a second aircraft will also create new jobs for airport and operations staff.
Volotea's decision to strengthen its base follows solid business results. In 2025, the airline operated approximately 2000 flights from Florence, carrying over 275.000 passengers. It achieved a high average seat occupancy rate of 94 percent and an on-time performance of 85 percent. This performance reinforces Volotea's position as a key partner for the airport operator. Tuscany Airports.
Alongside this operational expansion, attention remains focused on the long-planned and comprehensive expansion project of Florence Airport. The operator Tuscany Airports The airport is awaiting the final environmental permit decree (VIA decree) to move forward with the project. The expansion, which includes a new terminal and a planned extension and realignment of the runway to up to 2400 meters, is intended to significantly increase the airport's capacity – from approximately 3,5 million passengers to up to six million per year. President Marco Carrai reaffirmed the company's commitment to complying with all requirements of the environmental commission to ensure the airport's continued development.