Croatian airports are preparing for the upcoming peak travel season with the country to see an increase in the number of nonstop flights and airlines. A total of 517 routes to 133 cities in 41 countries operated by seventy airlines will be on offer to travellers. As a result, there will be a double digit increase in the number of available routes. “The significant increase in the number of airlines serving the county is the best indicator yet that Croatia continues to maintain its position as a safe and attractive tourist market. Numerous airlines have recognised the increased demand for travel to Croatian destinations, which is why they have expanded their operations, and we are particularly pleased with the increasing number of flights to distant markets, which are having a growing impact on the overall results of Croatian tourism”, the head of the Croatian National Tourist Board, Kristjan Staničić, said.
Croatia is expected to have 13.285.641 seats on scheduled flights for the duration of the summer season, representing an increase of 18.6% on last year, or an additional two million seats, and an improvement of 19.9% on the pre-pandemic 2019. The largest volume of flights this summer is expected from Germany, followed by the UK, Italy, France and Poland. During the peak summer period, Croatia will be linked to 41 countries, mainly within Europe, however, others include the United States, Canada, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. A completely new market this summer will be Iceland with low cost carrier Play to commence seasonal operations between Reykjavik and Split.
Croatia’s largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity
This summer season, Croatia boasts some eighty additional routes on last year, primarily as a result of Ryanair’s major expansion in the country. The low cost carrier will be Croatia’s largest airline this summer, adding an extra 1.4 million seats on last year. Zadar will see the largest percentile growth in available capacity as Ryanair expands its seasonal base in the city and grows its network to over fifty destinations. Dubrovnik also anticipates a strong summer, with Ryanair recently launching a base in the city and introducing seventeen new routes.
Projected capacity at Croatian airports on scheduled flights
