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Vueling to start operating three new Edinburgh routes

Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling is to start three new routes from Edinburgh airport next year.


Three flights a week have been scheduled to Rome Fiumicino, Paris Orly and Alicante.


Fiumicino and Orly are new routes for Edinburgh, with Vueling will flying to both from March 29. The Alicante service is due to start from June 16.


Airport chief executive, Gordon Dewar, said: “It is tremendous that we have two new routes to Rome and Paris and we have increased our service to Alicante – this offers our passengers even greater choice and is further confirmation of Edinburgh airport’s position as a key driver for Scotland’s economy.


“This commitment from Vueling, a strong European airline, shows that we’ve listened to our passengers and recognise the need for greater choice and European connectivity, this expansion in service is good news for business and leisure travellers, for Edinburgh and for Scotland as a whole.


“With over one million passengers through the doors at Edinburgh airport last month – and in every one of the last five months – we are continuing to grow, create jobs and make a positive contribution for Scotland’s economy.”

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