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Starting this fall, Armenia will be connected by direct flights to another European city—Bari, located in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Sea. The budget airline WizzAir will launch the new route on October 26, according to a statement by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Bari.
This will be the first direct air connection between Armenia and the Puglia region. The flights will operate twice a week—on Wednesdays and Sundays. Departures from Yerevan are scheduled for 5:30 AM, arriving in Bari at 6:10 AM, while return flights will depart Bari at 6:45 AM and arrive in Yerevan at 1:20 PM.
Michele Emiliano, President of the Region of Puglia, said: “This connection“is much more than just a flight: it is a bridge that unites peoples and opens new horizons for tourism, cultural exchange, and economic relations between our two countries. We are announcing it today as we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicholas, a saint who perfectly embodies Puglia’s historic vocation as an open gateway to the world, a crossroads for the civil coexistence of Mediterranean peoples. I thank Aeroporti di Puglia for making this tangible gesture of closeness and brotherhood between peoples, building authentic and profound ties. We are proud to support a project that was born by listening to the Armenian community and has found its realization in a flight that creates opportunities and brings people closer together.”
Vladimir Karapetyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Italy said: "I warmly congratulate all involved,” said “on the launch of the direct Yerevan–Bari flight, the result of the tireless efforts of several stakeholders, including the Region of Puglia, Aeroporti di Puglia, WizzAir, and the Honorary Consulate in Bari. This prestigious connection shortens the distance between Southern Italy and Armenia, opening new prospects for cultural, economic, and tourism exchanges. I thank all those who, over the past years, have believed in achieving this result, and I hope this initiative will further strengthen our bilateral cooperation.”
Vito Leccese, Mayor of Bari said: "This new air link between Bari and Yerevan represents an important opportunity to open our city to tourist flows from Eastern Europe, helping to encourage year-round tourism. Most importantly, it allows us to strengthen the cultural and historical bonds with the Armenian community, which, at the beginning of the last century, found refuge in our city. Bari reaffirms its role as a Mediterranean crossroads, increasingly attractive and better connected.”
Dario Rupen Timurian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Puglia noted that he is proud, as a member of the Armenian community too have contributed to the creation of such an important link for Armenia, especially at this pivotal time in history. "I am equally proud, as a native of Puglia, of the work carried out by the Region and Aeroporti di Puglia. Their presidents, beyond being great friends and supporters of our community, have worked tirelessly on this project, always ready to meet with us, listen to us, and participate with the dual goal of creating new opportunities both for Puglia and for Armenia.”
Antonio Maria Vasile, President of Aeroporti di Puglia noted: "The flight marks an important step forward in the strategy to expand Bari Airport’s connections toward Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. It is the result of carefully listening to the needs of the region, particularly the large and vibrant Armenian community in Bari. The Apulian capital is increasingly becoming a gateway to destinations that have so far been underserved, with positive impacts on tourism, the economy, and international relations. This new route is also a valuable opportunity to boost tourist and cultural flows between Italy and Armenia, offering Italian travelers a destination still relatively unexplored but rich in history, landscapes, and spirituality.”
On May 7, Wizz Air has announced new flights from Armenia to various European cities.
The airline announced that they are opening the 34th base in Yerevan, launching 8 new routes across 6 countries — connecting Armenia to more of Europe than ever before. Fares from just €29.99.
Wizz Air will conduct flights from Yerevan to Germany’s Hamburg, Memmingen; Italy’s Naples, Bari; Romania’s Bucharest; Cyprus’ Paphos; France’s Nice; Czechia’s Prague.
