Volotea launches direct flights between Clermont-Ferrand and Porto

Volotea has officially inaugurated a new direct flight connection between Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport and Porto, Portugal. The service resumes after the previous route, operated by Ryanair, was discontinued in March.

The new route will operate year-round with two weekly frequencies. This development is part of a strategic recovery and development plan for the Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, which is managed by VINCI Airports in partnership with the Syndicat Mixte de l’Aéroport Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (SMACFA).

The reopening of this link is considered a priority for the region, particularly for the local Portuguese community, which consists of approximately 30,000 residents. The inaugural flight carried 170 passengers and was attended by local officials, including Jean-Pierre Brenas, President of SMACFA, and Gilles Gosselin, head of Volotea in France.