Launching in May 2025, British Airways will introduce new flights to Rimini (RMI) from London Heathrow, and Salerno (QSR) from London Gatwick. A new service from London City to Olbia (OLB), Sardinia will complement existing flights from Heathrow.
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The new routes will bring the total number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country on the airline’s network.
Rimini (RMI)
Flights to Rimini will begin on 15 May 2025, operating three times per week (Mon, Thu and Sat). Located in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, it is a popular seaside resort known for sandy beaches and clear, shallow waters of the Adriatic Sea. Return flights are available from £131. Flights will operate until 27 September 2025.
Salerno (QSR)
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, will operate three flights per week to Salerno in the Campania Region from 22 May 2025 (Mon, Thu and Sat). Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport opened to commercial flights for the first time in July 2024, quickly establishing itself as a great alternative to Naples for those looking to reach the Amalfi Coast. Return flights are available from £168. Flights will operate until 25 October 2025.
Olbia (OLB)
For summer 2025, British Airways customers will be able to choose from either London City or Heathrow to fly to Olbia in Sardinia. British Airways’ London City-based subsidiary, BA Cityflyer, will add a weekly service from 25 May 2025, increasing to a twice weekly service from 16 July 2025 (Wed and Sun). Return flights are available from £116. Flights will operate until 28 September 2025.
