by InTrieste
For the first time, Transavia, the low-cost airline of the Air France-KLM Group, has touched down at Trieste Airport, inaugurating a direct connection between the northeastern Italian city and Rotterdam. The route, launched on Tuesday, will operate three times a week, offering travelers a new link between the Adriatic and the Netherlands.
The service, which utilizes a 189-seat Boeing 737-800, will run on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with the third weekly flight shifting to Sundays in July and August. The addition marks a significant expansion for Trieste Airport, which now welcomes its fifth scheduled airline, and underscores growing demand for travel between the two regions.
A New Gateway for Travelers
The new route is poised to benefit both leisure and business travelers. For passengers departing from Trieste, Rotterdam serves as an entry point to the Netherlands, known for its contemporary skyline, thriving cultural scene, and status as home to Europe’s largest port. From Rotterdam, Amsterdam is just a 45-minute train ride away, while the country’s extensive cycling infrastructure invites exploration of scenic villages and windmill-dotted landscapes.
For Dutch visitors, Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Italian region of which Trieste is the capital, offers a strikingly diverse landscape, stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic. Trieste itself, long a cultural bridge between Central and Southern Europe, boasts a rich history shaped by Mediterranean and Mitteleuropean influences.
An Economic and Tourism Boost
The move comes amid a push to expand Trieste’s connectivity and bolster regional tourism. “We are pleased to welcome Transavia to Friuli Venezia Giulia’s airport for the first time,” said Marco Consalvo, CEO of Trieste Airport. “With this new connection, Trieste Airport continues to grow, welcoming its fifth scheduled carrier. The Netherlands is a highly sought-after destination, and this new route with three weekly flights enhances tourism opportunities for both regions while also opening new possibilities for trade and industrial activities.”
The increased accessibility between the two cities is expected to strengthen business ties, particularly in sectors like logistics and shipping, given Rotterdam’s prominence as a global maritime hub. Meanwhile, the ease of travel is likely to attract more Dutch tourists eager to discover the culinary and cultural riches of northeastern Italy.
With the summer travel season approaching, the launch of this new route signals a continued effort to position Trieste as a key player in European aviation, connecting it more closely to the broader continent.
