Airlines EasyJet and Jet2.com announced the upcoming tourist season for Pula, with new connections to Amsterdam and Birmingham, and the extension of the already seasonal flight schedule, reports Denis Ivošević, Director of the Tourist Board of Istria County.

October 28, 2018 - A weekly roundup of the latest news about flights to Croatia.

Flights to Croatia - Cork to Dubrovnik Direct

Great news for tourists (and Croatian diaspora) in southern Ireland, as Aer Lingus has announced the first scheduled direct flight from Cork to Croatia. The new Cork to Dubrovnik route will commence on May 4 and fly twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Cork route is the second Aer Lingus connection to Dubrovnik, with Dublin's direct link to the Pearl of the Adriatic already well-established. Aer Lingus has also announced its summer schedule for Split and Pula, with the Split route strengthened for 2019.  

Flights to Croatia - Less Winter Flights to Dubrovnik, More Summer Connections from USA Anticipated

Dubrovnik's attempts to become a 12-month destination have received a minor setback, with several major carriers announced a reduced service to southern Dalmatia. These include Emirates, FlyDubai, Turkish Airlines and British Airways. There is some better news on increased interest in additional direct flights from the United States, however. The first direct connection between the United States and Dubrovnik for 28 years will begin from Philadelphia on June 7, when American Airlines will touch down. IT is anticipated to be the first of a number of connections, according to Romana Vlasic, Director of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board:

"After 28 years we will finally have direct flights from the US again, with American Airlines announcing services from Philadelphia. This pilot project from American Airlines will grow over the coming years to include more American cities as well as new airlines". She added, "Through our representative office in New York we have made contact with the airline and the travel company that represents them. We have already arranged joint marketing opportunities and cooperation. We are only too happy to help fill these flights and make sure that this new link is successful." Read the full story on ExYuAviation. 

Flights to Croatia - Split Airport Breaks the 3 Million Barrier

The rise and rise of Split Airport continues, with yet one more record broken this week, as the airport handled 3 million passengers for the first time in one year, a 10% increase on a record 2017. The new terminal is scheduled to open in July, 2019, which will help take off the pressure a little. Read the full story about the rise of Split Airport. 

Flights to Croatia - Volotea Opens 2019 Sales

Low-cost carrier Volotea has significantly increased its operations to Croatia in recent years, principally to Dubrovnik and Split from multiple destinations in France and Italy. Sales for the 2019 season are now available. Check out the routes via Avioradar. 

Flights to Croatia - JAL to Codeshare with Zagreb

"Japan Airlines (JAL) will be adding its designator code and flight numbers onto British Airways' service between London Heathrow and Zagreb starting next week. Both airlines are members of the Oneworld alliance. Japan Airlines passengers can now book flights to Zagreb via the carrier's website. British Airways will maintain five to seven weekly services between London and the Croatian capital this winter season, depending on the month." Read the full story on ExYuAviation. 

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