Direct marine passage from France to Madeira island established
**New Transavia Flight Connects Marseille to Madeira, Boosting Tourism and Economic Ties**
In a significant move to enhance air connectivity between France and the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Transavia has launched a new weekly direct flight from Marseille, France, to Madeira. This route, operated in collaboration with ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, marks the first direct connection between the two destinations, facilitated by Transavia France.
The flight, which operates on Sundays, provides a direct link between Marseille and Funchal, Madeira's capital city. The route is the result of collaborative efforts between Transavia's route development teams, ANA | VINCI Airports, and regional entities, underscoring Transavia's growing role in connecting French travelers to Madeira.
This new route is expected to boost tourism and create fresh opportunities for the region. It strengthens Transavia's presence in Portugal and supports the growing interest of French travelers in visiting Madeira. Upon arrival in Madeira, passengers on the inaugural flight received flowers and regional products, symbolising the warm welcome extended to the first visitors under this new connection.
The inauguration of this route is seen as an important step in expanding regional air connectivity, enhancing Madeira's accessibility for French tourists, and contributing to Portugal's tourism network. By facilitating travel between Marseille and Madeira, the route is likely to stimulate economic activity in the region, including potential increases in local trade and investment.
Karen Stougo, commercial director of ANA, has emphasized the importance of Transavia in the growth of the French market for Madeira. She stated that the new Transavia flight is a significant expansion of air connectivity between France and Madeira, and a response to the growing interest of French travellers in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
This development is another step in ANA's strategy to strengthen its presence in Portugal. The statement was released today by ANA - Aeroportos Portugal, highlighting the collaborative efforts of airlines, airport operators, and regional authorities in enhancing connectivity and promoting Madeira as a desirable travel destination.
This new Transavia flight from Marseille to Madeira, operating on Sundays, represents the first direct connection between the two destinations and could stimulate economic activity in Madeira, particularly in the tourism and lifestyle sectors. As Karen Stougo, commercial director of ANA, noted, this expansion of air connectivity between France and Madeira is a significant response to the growing interest of French travelers in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, thereby boosting Portugal's tourism network.
