As from 4 April 2020, Air France will operate 4 new destinations throughout the 2020 summer season: Faro in Portugal, as well as Alicante, Malaga and Valencia in Spain.
Already available for ticket purchase on the Air France app or airfrance.com, flights to these 4 destinations will be operated on Saturdays from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and meet the demand of leisure customers wishing to fly off to the sun.
Faro, the pearl of the Algarve
Flights to Faro will be operated by an Airbus A320 with 174 seats (16 in the Business cabin and 150 in the Economy cabin).
An old walled city, Faro has a Gothic cathedral, a palace and many other attractions to discover in the maze of its cobbled streets. Beyond its walls, Air France customers will enjoy discovering the modern city centre and its lively squares.
This new service is in addition to the other flights operated by Transavia within the Air France-KLM group:
- 9 weekly flights from Paris-Orly
- 2 weekly flights from Lyon
- 2 weekly flights from Nantes
Alicante, the city of light
Flights to Alicante will be operated by Embraer 190 with a capacity of 100 seats (4 seats in Business and 96 in Economy).
In this typically Mediterranean city located in the south-east of Spain, life is peaceful and the friendly locals will ensure your stay is unforgettable. Its historic centre, its marina and the sandy beach are the highlights of this city. With blue sky almost all year round, Alicante also attracts tourist with its many places of interest, such as the Santa Barbara castle overlooking the city.
This new service is in addition to the other flights operated by the Air France-KLM group:
- KLM: 1 weekly flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol
- Transavia: 8 weekly flights from Orly
Malaga, the beauty of Andalusia
Flights to Malaga are operated by Airbus A319 with a capacity of 143 seats (12 in the Business cabin and 125 in Economy).
Malaga, a true millennial city located in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, is a must for history lovers. Also coveted for its urban attractions and surrounding beaches, Malaga is not just a seaside resort. Its city centre offers a maze of pedestrian streets, a great place to stop and enjoy a few tapas. Malaga also has several museums, one of which is dedicated to Pablo Picasso, who was born here.
This new service is in addition to the other flights operated by the Air France-KLM group and its partners:
- Transavia: 10 weekly flights from Paris-Orly and 1 weekly flight from Lyon
- Delta Air Lines: 1 daily flight, on a code-share basis with Air France, from New York – JFK
- Air Europa: 21 weekly flights, on a code-share basis with Air France, from Paris-Charles de Gaulle
The welcoming city of Valencia
After operating flights to Valencia on an occasional basis last summer, Air France is confirming the success of this destination by renewing services with a permanent flight throughout the summer season.
Flights to Valencia will be operated by Airbus A318 with a capacity of 131 seats (10 seats in the Business cabin and 116 seats in Economy).
Valencia, Spain's third largest city, enjoys a privileged location on the shores of the Mediterranean where the wide sandy beaches ensure holiday heaven. It also mixes an urban feel with the sea and nature, by placing particular importance on art and science. When discovering Valencia, Air France customers will also be able to enjoy the heritage of centuries past, while stopping to admire the impressive old facades and discover the historic city centre.
- This new service is in addition to the other flights operated by the Air France-KLM group and its partners:
- KLM: 22 weekly flights from Amsterdam-Schiphol
- Transavia: 8 weekly flights from Paris-Orly
- Air Europa: 21 weekly flights, on a code-share basis with Air France, from Paris-Charles de Gaulle