airBaltic is set to boost its international network from Finland with the start of non-stop flights between Tampere and Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This service will be complemented by seasonal routes to Riga and Vilnius.
Flight BT527 was operated on an Airbus A220-300 registered as YL-CSD. The aircraft took off from Tampere Airport at 06:47 and landed at Palma de Mallorca Airport at 10:06, after four hours and 20 minutes.
«Tampere is one of airBaltic’s home cities, and we are dedicated to improving connectivity from there to offer our customers more travel options. The new route to Palma de Mallorca allows passengers to enjoy warmer weather and explore its beautiful nature. In addition, this summer season, we are expanding airBaltic’s network in Central and Southeastern Europe by adding new destinations and increasing flight frequencies to other popular European destinations, all accessible daily from Tampere via our main hub in Riga,» said Thomas Ramdahl, Senior Vice President Network Management at airBaltic.
Flight schedule
- Tampere – Palma de Mallorca Flight BT 527 TMP 05:35 – PMI 08:55 Friday.
- Tampere – Palma de Mallorca Flight BT 527 TMP 06:30 – PMI 09:50 Monday.
- Palma de Mallorca – Tampere Flight BT 528 PMI 18:25 – TMP 11:45 Friday.
- Palma de Mallorca – Tampere Flight BT 528 PMI 18:55 – TMP 00:15+1 Monday.
«We are delighted with the launch of airBaltic’s new direct flight route from Tampere to stunning Palma de Mallorca for this summer. This bi-weekly service not only connects our passengers to the enchanting beauty of the Balearic Islands, but is also a sign of airBaltic’s commitment to offering exceptional travel experiences from its home city of Tampere. We believe this route will be a gateway to unforgettable memories and we are proud to have this opportunity to explore one of the Mediterranean’s most beloved destinations directly from Tampere Airport,» said Marja Aalto, senior aviation specialist at Business Tampere.
The flights will be operated on Airbus A220-300 aircraft and one-way ticket prices start at 129 euros for Economy and 359 in Business. This year, the airline plans to add 17 new routes from all its bases and has expanded its network to incorporate seven new countries in the Balkan region. By 2024, airBaltic will connect Finland with non-stop flights to 10 destinations and provides one-stop connections to more than 70 destinations in its network.
See also: airBaltic adds routes and boosts connections from Latvia and Estonia
