Volotea, an airline connecting small and medium-sized European cities, announced its return to Malta with a new route to Bordeaux, France.

The airline said: "the new connection will begin service on May 30, 2025, operated exclusively by the Spanish airline twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, with over 15,400 seats available across 86 flights."

"Volotea will resume its role in connecting the Maltese islands with Europe in 2025, expanding its network of exclusive routes and providing new travel opportunities for Maltese passengers in the year to come," it said.

"We are very happy to be back in Malta, offering this exclusive connection to travelers from the country," said Valeria Rebasti, International Market Director at Volotea. "This route creates exciting opportunities for passengers in both destinations, whether it is to explore the cultural and culinary richness of Bordeaux or the captivating landscapes and heritage of Malta's islands. With the invaluable support of the Malta International Airport team, we look forward to welcoming passengers on board next year and exploring future opportunities together."

"Malta International Airport is delighted to reintroduce Volotea to our network with the launch of direct flights between Bordeaux and Malta next summer. By introducing further travel opportunities for Maltese and French passengers, this new route will strengthen our connectivity with one of our key markets. We are confident that this partnership will contribute to another successful route for our airport," said Alan Borg, Chief Executive Officer of Malta International Airport.

Malta Tourism Authority's CEO Carlo Micallef said" "Malta welcomes the return of Volotea with its newly announced Bordeaux route. Volotea's comeback is a further indication of the trust enjoyed by Malta as a tourism destination and the Bordeaux service continues to strengthen connectivity between the French market and Malta."