Over 30 new flight routes boost Andalucian air connectivity in 2024

Andalucian airports to expand domestic and international services

by Lorraine Williamson
Andalucian flight routes

More than 30 new flight routes are set to connect Andalucian airports to destinations across Europe and beyond in 2024 and 2025. The Junta de Andalucía has confirmed these additions, which aim to strengthen the region’s air connectivity and boost tourism.

New routes by airport

Almería

In 2024, new routes linked Almería with Valladolid and Bristol. The Bristol route will resume in May 2025. Additional connections to London-Southend and Gran Canaria are planned for April 2025.

Córdoba

Córdoba Airport launched flights to Las Palmas and Palma de Mallorca in 2024. A new route to Gran Canaria will follow in 2025.

Granada-Jaén

Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport now offers flights to Amsterdam and Tenerife.

Jerez de la Frontera

Routes to Leipzig and Hamburg were introduced in 2024. Connections to Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Berlin are expected in 2025.

Seville

In 2024, Seville gained new routes to Brive-la-Gaillarde, Bucharest, Stockholm, Madeira, and Trieste. Planned additions for 2025 include Istanbul, Basel, Dublin, Bordeaux, Düsseldorf, and Rome.

Málaga

Málaga Airport expanded its network in 2024 with flights to Bari, Brest, Deauville, Hanover, Ostrava, Strasbourg, Tel Aviv, Poznan, and Bucharest. Milan and Liverpool will be added in 2025.

Boosting Andalucia’s connectivity

The Junta de Andalucía has highlighted these new routes as a major step forward in enhancing the region’s accessibility. By November 2024, Andalucian airports had welcomed over 34 million passengers, with nearly 80 airlines connecting to 150 international destinations.

Promoting Andalucia on the global stage

Andalucia has also increased its presence at key aviation events, including Europe 2024 in Denmark and Routes World 2024 in Bahrain. The region will host the CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2024 in Granada and Routes 2025 in Seville.

A global tourist destination

Arturo Bernal, Minister of Tourism and External Affairs, emphasised Andalucia’s growing reputation as a world-class tourist destination. From January to September 2024, the region’s tourism sector generated nearly €20 billion.

“Travellers are drawn to our history, natural heritage, and unique way of life,” Bernal said. “Andalucia continues to consolidate its position as a leading destination, with tourism playing a vital role in our economy.”

Andalucia’s future in aviation

With expanded air routes and an increasing presence at global aviation events, Andalucia is poised to attract even more visitors in the years ahead. These developments further cement its position as a hub for tourism and economic growth.

Also read: Andalucia set to close 2024 as a record-breaking year for tourism

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