Volotea to launch Málaga–Montpellier flights next summer

Volotea will operate flights between Málaga Airport and Montpellier next summer, SUR in English reported on the basis of an announcement by the airline.

Two flights a week

According to the report, the service will run twice a week, departing every Thursday and Sunday. The airline is making 7,000 seats available on the Málaga–Montpellier route. The report does not say when the route starts, which direction the Thursday and Sunday departures refer to, or what fares will cost.

The route follows the opening of a Volotea base in Montpellier, SUR in English said. Málaga joins the routes from the French city to Madrid, Lanzarote, Menorca and Tenerife Sur. In total, Volotea will offer 14 routes from Montpellier next year, with around 420,000 seats, which the report puts at 22 per cent more than in 2026.

What the airline said

Volotea described itself, as reported by SUR in English, as an airline that connects small and medium-sized European municipalities. In its announcement it said: "This new route will expand travel options between the south of France and the Costa del Sol, one of Spain's leading tourist destinations, renowned for its cultural offerings, beaches and cuisine."

Why it matters

For residents and property owners on the coast with links to southern France, and for visitors from the Montpellier area, the route would add a direct connection. Anyone planning to travel should check start dates, exact schedules and fares with Volotea directly, as these details were not given in the source report.