New direct route to Marseille from Stockholm Arlanda

Air France opens a new seasonal direct route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Marseille, the third largest city in France.

- France is a very popular country for Swedes to visit. The new Air France direct route meets the large demand for direct routes from Stockholm to France, especially to popular Summer destinations such as Marseille. In addition to this new route, we have recently also added destinations such as Lyon, Montpellier and an extension of the Summer season through theroute to Bordeaux, says Elizabeth Axtelius, Director Aviation Business at Swedavia.

Air France is operating the route in Summer 2017 with an Airbus A320 from 25th July to 31st August. Departures from Stockholm Arlanda Airport are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Swedavia is a State-owned group that owns, operates and develops ten airports acrossSweden. Swedavia also ownsGöteborg City Airport and is a minority owner in the company that operates the airport. Our role is to create the access Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings – inSweden, in Europe and around the world. Safe, satisfied passengers are the foundation of our business. Swedavia is a world leader in developing airports with the least possible environmental impact. The Group has revenue of almost 5.5 billion Swedish kronor and some 2,500 employees.