British Airways Expands Italian Routes with New Services to Rimini, Salerno, and Olbia for Summer 2025
- British Airways adds Rimini and Salerno to its route network, alongside an additional service to Olbia, Sardinia from London City
- The additions bring the number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country
(IN SHORT) British Airways is expanding its Italian network for summer 2025 with new flights to Rimini, Salerno, and Olbia. Starting in May 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Rimini and from London Gatwick to Salerno. Additionally, there will be a new service from London City to Olbia, Sardinia, complementing existing Heathrow flights. These additions bring the total number of Italian destinations served by British Airways to 19, more than any other European country. The routes cater to growing demand for leisure travel to Italy, with flights offering access to scenic coastal cities, ancient landmarks, and vibrant local culture.
(PRESS RELEASE) London, UK, 2024-Dec-3 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has unveiled exciting additions to its summer 2025 route network with new flights to Rimini, Salerno, and Olbia, enhancing its already extensive coverage of Italian destinations. The airline now serves 19 locations in Italy, marking its leadership in offering the most routes to any European country.
Starting in May 2025, new services will be launched from London Heathrow to Rimini, a seaside gem on the Adriatic coast, and from London Gatwick to Salerno, offering access to the stunning Amalfi Coast. Additionally, a new service from London City to Olbia, Sardinia, complements the existing flights to the island from Heathrow.
British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, Neil Chernoff, highlighted the continued popularity of Italy with travelers, noting a 10% increase in summer flight searches compared to 2023. The airline’s expansion to these coastal cities meets the rising demand for quality leisure travel, particularly from those seeking sunny destinations rich in culture and local cuisine.
Rimini, starting on May 15, 2025, will operate three times a week, offering a mix of ancient landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and beach experiences along its 15 km coastline. Salerno flights will also operate three times a week from May 22, 2025, providing access to the stunning Amalfi Coast, with its charming towns and Mediterranean vistas. Olbia will see an expanded service from London City, starting with one weekly flight, increasing to two from mid-July.
The new routes bring even more opportunities for British Airways to connect travelers to Italy’s most desirable destinations, enhancing their travel experience with the best of Italian culture, coastlines, and cuisine.
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British Airways’ short-haul network remains unaffected by delivery issues relating to its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted to its 787 aircraft.
About British Airways’ flight network
As the UK’s national flag carrier, British Airways serves nearly 200 destinations across more than 65 countries, including routes with its partnership airlines. The airline proudly offers customers flights to more destinations from London than any other carrier.
British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times. It operates out of three major London airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London City, and serves up to 26 cities in the US alone.
The British Airways route network continues to be reviewed and updated, with recent additions in 2024 including Bangkok, Agadir and Izmir.
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Source: British Airways
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