Bari and Scotland reduced distance, new flight to Edinburgh from March

There is a direct connection to Edinburgh from Bari which will next take place from 27 March with the start of summer 2022. The news was announced by Aeroporti di Puglia and Ryanair. The flight, which truly represents a complete innovation for the region as it never had direct flights to Scotland until now, will operate every Wednesday and Sunday with the following schedule: Bari-Edinburgh 11.45-14-05; Edinburgh – Bari 07.00-11.20.

“We welcome the announcement of the new flight with great satisfaction – declared Antonio María Vasil, Vice President of Aeroporti di Puglia – a result that is part of the landscape designed by our strategic plan, aimed decisively at new markets , especially in northern Europe. , as well as in a number of activities in coordination with the Puglia region and regional agencies, to increase connectivity in Puglia and to develop the flow of tourists from abroad. For this reason, the new flight to Edinburgh, a The destination which represents an absolute novelty for Puglia that had never before been associated with a Scottish town, is an opportunity to seize a special interest in the key to come, as well as for the Apulia” – he recalls that this Thanks to the agreement, greater development will be offered to the network of Apulian airports that currently cover most of the main European destinations.

“In a context still marked by the pandemic – he continued – and which sees Aeroporti di Puglia strongly committed to ensuring that we can return to pre-Covid normality as soon as possible, hence today’s announcement of confidence.” And a hint of optimism that is in no way to be underestimated ”- he concluded. His words echo those of Ryanair’s country manager Italy Mauro Bola.

“We are delighted to add this new route to Edinburgh as part of the BARI programme, offering our customers another great destination to explore in the summer of 2022 – he said – from 560 over the past 12 months. After adding more new routes and opening 16 bases, Ryanair is now looking forward to the summer of 2022 and introducing 65 new B737-8200 aircraft to its fleet, which offer 4% more seats, 16% less fuel consumption and is offering a reduction of 40%.% of noise emissions, making Ryanair’s summer 2022 the most exciting and environmentally friendly operation to date ”- he emphasized.

A promotion has been started to celebrate. “Fares are available starting from €19.99 for travel until June 30, 2022, which must be booked by midnight on Thursday 16 December – Bola continued – as airfares are expected to increase in the summer of 2022 due to reduced capacity. Chances are,” we encourage all customers. Book in advance and take advantage of these affordable rates ”- he concluded.