Skip to main content

British Airways is adding three routes to this European destination

British Airways adds new route to Italy

Salerno, Italy swimming pool
Salerno, Italy Chris Weiher via Unsplash

In the spring of 2025, British Airways will add three routes to Italy. The new flights go to Rimini (RMI), Salerno (QSR), and Olbia (OLB). The additions bring British Airways’ Italian route count to 19, more than any European country. 

Travel to Italy is gaining in popularity

Rimini, Italy pizza
Rimini, Italy Roman Matovsky / Unsplash

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, said: “Italy continues to prove hugely popular with our customers, which is why it’s our biggest European destination, and second globally behind the US. Last month, we saw a 10% increase in searches for summer flights to Italy compared to 2023, so we’re pleased to be offering an even bigger choice of destinations next year. Rimini, Salerno and Olbia are all coastal destinations, so we expect them to be particularly popular with our leisure customers seeking sun, sea, and of course Italy’s fantastic food.”  

Recommended Videos

The route to Rimini (RMI) runs from May 15 through September 27 and originates at London Heathrow (LHR). Flights depart three days weekly (Monday, Thursday, Saturday) for the coastal town, where visitors can enjoy a clear Adriatic Sea, old-world charm, and colorful nightlife.

Starting May 22 and continuing through October 25, flights to Salerno (QSR) originate at London Gatwick (LGW) aboard British Airways’ subsidiary, BA Euroflyer. The route takes off on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays and provides a gateway to Italy’s famous Amalfi Coast. In Salerno , guests can enjoy the aquamarine Mediterranean Sea, traditional cuisine, and fascinating history.

For spring/summer 2025, those wishing to visit Olbia (OLB) in Sardinia have two options: a new flight from London City (LCY) and an existing route from London Heathrow (LHR). The LCY flight will be aboard British Airways’ London City-based subsidiary, BA Cityflyer, with weekly flights from May 25 and twice-weekly flights from July 16, on Wednesday and Sunday. Flights run through September 28. Once there, travelers can visit Sardinia’s noted local markets and picturesque coastline. 

Mark Reif
Mark Reif has a passion for the outdoors and travel, and telling the stories of his experiences. He’s a lifelong…
These two U.S. airports rank among the world’s most beautiful
Main Terminal, PDX

While air travel focuses on covering long distances quickly, a beautiful airport can elevate the experience. Plain, concrete terminals can feel drab and boring, and only add to the strain of long travel days. However, open spaces inspired by nature can feel like a resort, helping you recharge and explore before your connection.

Recently, the Prix Versailles — a series of architectural competitions — released its list of “The Most Beautiful Airports in the World”, and two U.S. airports were among the winners. Here’s why.

Read more
Inside the new era of aircraft interiors, according to a design expert
STARLUX aviation cabin

Air travel can often seem like a means to an end. You must journey hundreds or thousands of miles, and comfort takes a back seat to reaching your destination. But cramped, crowded cabins can feel like riding a school bus, making a flight something to endure rather than enjoy.

But what if an airplane cabin were a tailored space akin to a luxury hotel? What if designers considered every aspect, from the lighting to the dimensions to the materials, to ensure the in-flight experience was something to look forward to?

Read more
Qantas’ newest aircraft, the A321XLR, is en route to Australia
Qantas A321XLR

After taking delivery last week, Qantas will fly its new Airbus A321XLR from Hamburg, Germany, to Sydney, Australia. Flight QF6041’s route will first take it from Hamburg to Bangkok, a 9,600-kilometer trip, the furthest commercially flown distance on an A321XLR. From there, the plane will fly 7,600 kilometers to Sydney, touching down just after 10 a.m. on July 2. The aircraft is another step in Qantas’ comprehensive fleet renewal program.

It’s the first of many A321XLRs for Qantas

Read more