Source: Iberia
- The Spanish company offers over 2,500 seats to fly to the Slovenian capital this summer.
- It has two weekly frequencies: Monday and Thursdays.
- Flights are on sale at www.iberia.com and travel agencies from 89 euros each way, buying a return ticket.
- The Canadair Regional Jet 1000, with 100 seats in 25 rows of four, two on each side of the aisle, operates the route.
- The inaugural flight was welcomed by the Director General of the Directorate for Air and Maritime Transport at the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Latin and the Sales and Marketing Manager at Fraport Slovenija, Janez Lapajne.
Iberia Group has inaugurated today its direct flights from Madrid to Ljubljana. Flight IB8666, operated by Air Nostrum, has taken off with 100 passengers on board.
In total, the company is offering 2,500 seats this summer season so that anyone can discover the secrets of the former European Green Capital and its surroundings.
In 2021, Iberia launched a survey on its social media profiles for its followers to choose which destination they wanted Iberia Group to fly to that summer, and their choice was precisely Ljubljana. Three years later, it has become a regular flight.
Customers can purchase their return tickets from 89 euros each way at www.iberia.com and travel agencies. The sale began last December and the route runs from today until 5 September this year.
Frequencies and timetables
Customers have two direct weekly connections from Madrid airport. Every Monday and Thursday, an Air Nostrum Canadair Regional Jet 1000, with 100 seats in 25 rows of four, two on each side of the aisle, takes off for Jože Pučnik airport, the country’s only international airport.
Customers travelling from Ljubljana to Madrid will be able to connect easily and smoothly to the Spanish airline’s other 141 destinations.
Inaugural flight
The first flight between Madrid and Ljubljana took off at 12:10 Spanish time this morning from Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport and landed at Jože Pučnik Airport at 14:40 Slovenian time. Upon arrival, the Air Nostrum Canadair Regional Jet 1000 was greeted with a water arch. In addition, Robert Latin, act. Director General of the Directorate for Air and Maritime Transport at the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Slovenia and Janez Lapajne, Sales and Marketing Manager at Fraport Slovenija welcomed the passengers and crew of the flight. Together with Eduard Martínez, the captain of the inaugural flight, Bratušek and Stapel cut the ribbon, symbolising the start of Iberia’s direct flights between Ljubljana and Madrid.
‘We are delighted with the inauguration of direct flights between Madrid and Ljubljana. This new route strengthens the ties between Spain and Slovenia, as it offers passengers departing from Madrid the chance to discover the wonders of Ljubljana and its surroundings, and those departing from Slovenia not only the opportunity to visit Madrid, but also to connect with the other 141 destinations in Iberia’s route network,’ explains Carmen Giraud, Iberia’s Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Janez Lapajne, Sales and Marketing Manager at Fraport Slovenija: “At Ljubljana Airport, we are happy to welcome Iberia and the new route to Madrid, with which we are importantly strengthening the network of our air connections and expanding the connectivity of the airport. As a new destination, Madrid offers a visit to the attractive Spanish capital, and the Madrid Airport, with its strong network of connections, is an excellent starting point, especially for trips to Latin America. The connection is certainly also interesting for Spanish guests, who can visit Slovenia with a direct flight and get to know its beauties. Lively Ljubljana, magical Bled with an island or the mysterious Postojna Cave are just a few popular points of Slovenia, which is otherwise famous as a boutique, green and diverse destination.”.
A Destination with Endless Potential
Ljubljana is over 2000 years old. Its rich history and its proximity to the Julian Alps set it apart from other capital cities in the former Yugoslavia. It has the added bonus of being a small, walkable, city.
From Ljubljana Castle, a must for visitors, to its numerous museums, the opera, the Triple Bridge and Congress Square, the city offers many options for an unforgettable trip. Its streets are full of charm and combine tradition, art, and antiquity with more modern areas, such as the Neboticnik skyscrapers, which will amaze any traveller.
Just 60 kilometres from the city lies one of Slovenia’s most popular sights: Lake Bled. Its impressive blue water surrounds the country’s only natural island, on which stands Sexton House, a 15th-century chapel that can only be accessed after climbing up 99 steps. In addition to the sanctuary, the Church of Mary and the Provost’s House complete this spectacular place.
