Book cheap flights with Volotea

Tickets / About the airline

Volotea is a Spanish low-cost airline founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, with secondary hubs in Venice and other European cities. The carrier operates a fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, each carrying up to 72 passengers. This aircraft choice reflects Volotea's focus on short-haul regional routes connecting secondary cities and smaller airports across Europe—a niche that distinguishes it from major European carriers. As a budget airline, Volotea competes on price while maintaining more comfortable cabin environments than ultra-low-cost rivals, with wider seats and fewer restrictions on carry-on baggage.

Volotea specializes in connecting regional destinations across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and the Mediterranean, with a strong presence on routes between secondary cities rather than major hubs. The airline markets itself to leisure travelers and regional business passengers seeking affordable point-to-point connectivity. Its route network emphasizes summer seasonal services to Mediterranean and leisure destinations, making it popular for beach and city-break travel.

Check-in

Volotea offers online check-in starting 48 hours before departure, accessible via the airline's website or mobile app. Online check-in is recommended and allows you to reserve a boarding pass from home. For passengers who do not check in online, airport check-in counters open 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Boarding passes may be printed at the airport or retained as mobile documents if you check in via the app.

Mobile boarding passes are accepted and preferred by the airline, reducing the need for paper. If you check in at the airport counter, allow adequate time in queue, especially during peak travel periods. Volotea does not charge for online or airport check-in for standard fares.

Seats

Volotea allows free basic seat selection at no extra cost for standard fares, available at check-in or online during booking confirmation. For passengers traveling with families or groups who wish to guarantee adjacent seating, free seat selection from the moment of booking provides peace of mind. Premium seat options or seats with extra legroom (in some aircraft configurations) may incur additional fees, though details vary by booking class.

Infants travel free on a parent's lap; however, families are encouraged to reserve seats together to ensure proximity. Children typically receive the same seat selection benefits as adults under the same fare class. The airline's turboprop fleet is relatively small and intimate, making it easier to accommodate group seating requests at the gate even when online selection options are limited.

Fares & baggage

Volotea offers multiple fare types, including a basic economy fare and higher-tier options that include baggage, seat selection, and other perks. One carry-on bag (max 40x20x25 cm) is included with all fares. Hold baggage allowance varies by fare class: basic fares typically allow one checked bag (20 kg), while premium fares may include larger allowances or multiple bags. Additional baggage, sports equipment, and oversized items incur separate fees.

Excess baggage charges apply if you exceed your included allowance; prices are generally €12–€20 per kilogram depending on the route and booking conditions. Volotea does not charge for changes or cancellations if you book the higher-tier fares, though its basic economy fare is usually non-refundable and changes may incur fees plus the fare difference. Special baggage (bikes, surfboards, musical instruments) is accepted but requires advance notice and fees.