AirBaltic Starts Business In Madeira
After the low-cost carrier Play Airlines recently announced direct flights from Madeira to Iceland, AirBaltic, the Latvian state airline, also announces that it will be flying to Madeira next winter. AirBaltic will serve a new route connecting Madeira and Riga, Latvia, beginning October 28, 2024. This marks the airline's first regular flights to and from Madeira Airport (FNC). The service will operate three times a week, with prices starting at €205 per person (economy) and €429 in business class.
Excitement About The New Route
Thomas Ramdahl, airBaltic's Senior Vice President of Network Management, expressed excitement about the new route, emphasizing the potential it holds for travelers to experience both Madeira and the vibrant city of Riga. Francisco Pita, Chief Commercial Officer of ANA - Airports of Portugal, sees this as strengthening Madeira's position as a year-round tourist destination and reflects ongoing efforts to enhance regional connectivity.
We are excited to announce this new route and soon connect Madeira to the vibrant city of Riga – the home of airBaltic. We see great potential in this route and are pleased to offer local travelers the opportunity to visit and experience this jewel of the Baltics
Thomas Ramdahl, Air Baltic
AirBalticFlys Three Times Per Week
The flights between Madeira and Riga will be operated by an Airbus A220-300, known for its passenger comfort and fuel efficiency. AirBaltic, based in Riga, will fly three times a week, offering both economy and business class. Overall, AirBaltic operates 130 routes from Riga and other Baltic cities like Tallinn and Vilnius, as well as seasonal flights from Tampere, Finland, and Gran Canaria, Spain, to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus.
Tickets for the new Madeira route are already available for purchase.
Source: Publituris.pt, JM-Madeira
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