Finnair is set to enhance its Southern European offerings with new scheduled flights to Catania, Florence, Valencia, and the Greek island of Kos for summer 2026.
These destinations, with Catania, Florence, and Valencia as fresh additions and Kos transitioning from charter to scheduled service, highlight Finnair’s focus on delivering diverse travel experiences.
The expanded routes cater to travellers seeking both cultural immersion and beachside relaxation, available from spring through autumn.
Expanded Southern European Network
“Italy, Spain, and Greece are highly sought after by our Finnish and Northern European customers in summer,” said Christine Rovelli, Finnair’s Chief Revenue Officer.
“These new destinations strengthen our Southern European network, blending beach holidays with rich cultural experiences.”
Starting in summer 2026, Finnair will offer twice-weekly flights to Florence, Italy’s Renaissance gem. It will also see three weekly flights to Catania, Sicily, known for its authentic southern Italian charm.
Valencia, Spain’s dynamic third-largest city, and Kos, famed for its sandy beaches, will each see two weekly flights.
These additions complement Finnair’s extensive Southern European schedule. This includes flights to Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice, Verona, and Bologna in Italy; Madrid, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Palma, and the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote) in Spain; and Chania, Heraklion, Rhodes, and Santorini in Greece.
Finnair July Performance
Finnair’s recent performance underscores its operational strength. In July 2025, Finnair carried 1,137,800 passengers, a 2.0% decrease from July 2024. The month saw growth in North Atlantic and Asian traffic but declines in European, Middle Eastern, and domestic sectors.
Capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose by 2.0%. This was driven by increased frequencies to U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Dallas. Asian destinations like Osaka, Nagoya, and Shanghai aslo contributed to the 2% capacity boost.
However, capacity dipped in Middle Eastern traffic after Finnair ended its Qatar Airways partnership. This affected Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Doha routes from January 15, 2025. There was also a dip domestic traffic due to reduced Lapland frequencies.
European capacity saw a slight decrease, though overall capacity remained stable with wet lease operations.
Post-industrial action in early July, Finnair achieved over 99% regularity for the month.
With its summer 2026 expansion, Finnair solidifies its role as a top choice for Northern European travellers, offering seamless access to Southern Europe’s cultural and coastal treasures.