VOLOTEA TRAVEL PHOTO AWARDS
Rewarding the human side of travel
The Volotea Travel Photo Awards brought together professional photographers from around the world to capture human stories across destinations within the Volotea network.
We’re truly grateful for the incredible level of participation and the powerful, thoughtful work submitted. Each project reflects the spirit of Capturing Humanity, revealing the people, moments, and details that give meaning to every place.
Our jury will carefully review all entries and select five finalists, along with one overall winner.
“Sometimes, the best moments are found in simplicity: sitting on a bench facing the sea, chatting after a swim. In Bari, this is how summer is lived, warm and timeless.”
Key dates
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10th September
Submission deadline
Final day to submit your photo. Make sure to enter your work ahead of this deadline.
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29th September
Winner's announcement
5 finalists and 1 winner will be announced on our website and platforms.
Prizes
In the Professional Category, one winner and five finalists will be selected by our jury.
The winner will be awarded with prizes designed to foster creative development, including photographic equipment, travel accessories, flights, and project visibility.
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One year of free flights
Up to €3,000 voucher to fly with Volotea
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Professional photography equipment
FUJIFILM X-T50 camera and FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens
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Travel Equipment
A Tropicfeel backpack and a €75 Tropicfeel gift card
In addition, finalists will receive €250 in Volotea flight credit, and a €50 Tropicfeel gift card.
Participation rules
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Geographic context
Submissions must depict destinations within the Volotea network and their surrounding areas, within a 100 km radius of airports served by Volotea.
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Criteria
- Strong narrative and storytelling behind the image
- Capture human, genuine, and spontaneous moments
- Reflect the authentic and contemporary local character of the destination
- Reveal the human side of travel through real people, everyday scenes, and meaningful interactions
- Avoid clichés, staged situations, or stereotypical representations of the destination
Participants must provide a valid portfolio or professional website as proof of their professional photography work.
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Technical requirements
- Digital image file
- High resolution (print-ready)
- Title and short description explaining the story behind the image
- Full version of legal terms and conditions
Winners of previous editions
Winner Professional category 2025
“Nel silenzio del tramonto”
After ringing the bells, a man sits down to contemplate a landscape that is not merely beautiful, but an intimate story of light, silence, and timeless gestures.
The jury
Meet the expert panel behind the 2026 Volotea Travel Photo Awards, responsible for evaluating submissions and selecting our winners.
In partnership with
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Their commitment to quality, innovation and creative talent reinforces the spirit of the awards.
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Exploring the world and capturing it in photographs goes hand in hand with a freer, more responsible and mindful way of travelling.