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Andalucía is set to be even better connected next summer. Vueling has announced that it will offer more than five million seats across the region’s airports, strengthening both national and international links and giving travellers more choice and flexibility. The announcement was made at the World Travel Market in London, where Andalucía’s Tourism Minister Arturo Bernal and Vueling’s Head of Public Affairs Rosaura Férriz confirmed that the airline will increase capacity by 4% compared with last summer. In total, 17 destinations will be connected to Andalucía through Vueling services: 12 domestic and 5 international routes. And while the numbers are striking, what’s perhaps more important is the signal this sends – that Andalucía is becoming not just a destination to visit, but a region people can move in and out of with far greater ease. Sevilla Gets a Bigger Role One of the standout announcements is in Sevilla, where Vueling will base an additional aircraft. This may sound like a technical detail, but in practical terms, it means: More flight flexibility Earlier departures and later returns Local job creation From Sevilla, Vueling plans to offer around two million seats next summer — an increase of nearly 6 per cent. A brand-new route will connect Sevilla and London Heathrow with seven flights per week, adding to the 14 weekly flights already operating to London Gatwick. So, travellers will have up to three daily flights to London, a frequency usually reserved for major European hubs. The airline will also reinforce the Sevilla–Paris Orly route, and maintain 13 additional summer routes, including Barcelona, Bilbao, Ibiza, Valencia, Palma and the Canary Islands. In short, Sevilla is becoming one of Vueling’s Mediterranean anchor points. Granada, Jerez and Almería See Quiet but Important Improvements In Granada, Vueling will now station an aircraft overnight, which allows it to operate the first flight of the day and the last flight of the evening. This subtle schedule shift matters – it opens access to international connections and makes Granada more appealing for business travel. In Jerez de la Frontera, passengers will see: Two extra weekly flights to Barcelona Three weekly flights added to Mallorca and Bilbao Meanwhile, Almería–Barcelona will rise to one flight a day across the summer schedule. And in Córdoba, Vueling will keep the Barcelona connection active for the entire summer — something that hasn’t been done before — with two flights a week. These are not dramatic changes, but they are targeted ones: fewer inconvenient travel days, more year-round connectivity and better options for both residents and tourists. Málaga Strengthens Its International Links Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, already one of the busiest in southern Europe, will offer 2.4 million Vueling seats and 14 routes next summer. Most notable are the strengthened links to Paris-Orly and London Gatwick, with more than three daily flights on each route. The airline will also continue operating to Brussels, Amsterdam and several key domestic destinations including Barcelona, Bilbao, Santiago, Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Ibiza and Las Palmas. Málaga already serves as a doorway for British, French and northern European travellers. Vueling’s reinforcement is a sign that demand is not just holding – it’s growing. Tourism and Jobs: The Bigger Picture Vueling’s Network and Strategy Director Jordi Pla said the airline’s expansion in Andalucía “reinforces our commitment to the region’s international and national connectivity.” Arturo Bernal responded by underlining Vueling’s strategic role in the region: “Vueling is the only airline operating in all six Andalusian airports. With partners like this, we boost competitiveness, jobs and long-term tourism value.” The numbers back it up. Between June and September this year, 5.8 million passengers passed through Andalusian airports — 5.2% more than the previous summer. Nearly 40,000 flights took place during that period. Tourism employment also reached a record 531,000 jobs, contributing €9.5 billion to the regional economy across the summer. In other words: connectivity isn’t just about easier holidays – it’s about money, movement and opportunity.
