Visiting the island of Burano is a common excursion for tourists.Visiting the island of Burano is a common excursion for tourists.

Air Malta will start flying to Venice, one of the world’s most romantic cities, three times a week from June 2.

Situated in northeastern Italy, the city of Venice along with its lagoon is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is known for its beautiful canals, architecture and art.

The most famous attraction is the 118 islands in the main districts called ‘Sestieri’, where the main monuments and sights are located.

Other attractions are Isola della Giudecca, Lido di Venezia and the islands of Murano, Torcello, San Francesco del Deserto and Burano.

The city is a major tourist destination, receiving roughly 50,000 visitors every day.

Speaking during a press conference at Venice airport, Edwin Caruana, Air Malta’s country manager for Italy, said: “Our decision to start operations from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport clearly demonstrates our continued commitment towards the Maltese and Italian markets.

“We are very confident that we will attain our projections to carry 13,000 passengers on the route and this augurs well for the future growth of the Venice route.”

Simon Kamsky of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) added: “The new Air Malta route between Malta and Venice Marco Polo is excellent news and bodes well for the continued growth in tourism from Veneto as well as the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.

“This route, which will continue to help Malta’s tourism growth, has been the second most important market for tourism to Malta since 2009, with over 230,000 Italians visiting Malta in 2013.

“Together, we will have the opportunity to attract group business, both leisure and MICE as well as increase weekend breaks, diving and English language visitors.

Emilio Bozzolo, commercial and marketing director at Venice Airport, said: “We’re very proud to see Venice again on Air Malta’s network map.

We are very confident that we will attain our projections to carry 13,000 passengers on the route

“Since the first season operated in summer 2007, we worked in close co-operation with the airline to build up the basis of a successful return.

“Traffic to Malta from Venice Airport’s catchment area has grown tremendously over the years, with more than 47,000 origin and destination passengers reached in 2013.”

Flights will leave Malta on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.10am and arrive in Marco Polo Airport at 10.10am, with the return leg departing at 11.10am and arriving at Malta International Airport at 1.10pm. To book visit www.airmalta.com.

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