New direct route between Ljubljana and Tenerife

24. 10. 2026

Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy

The Latvian airline airBaltic has launched a new direct service between Ljubljana and Tenerife, co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia under its Programme for Enhanced Air Connectivity. Srečko Janša, Acting Director-General of the Air and Maritime Transport Directorate, attended the launch.

Ljudve pred letalom, dva v sredini držita simbolično letalsko karto. — Srečko Janša, Acting Director-General of the Air and Maritime Transport Directorate, attended the launch | Author MZIE

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The new service will operate mainly during the winter season, with weekly flights on a 145-seat Airbus A220-300 aircraft. It is expected to carry around 5,000 passengers each winter season. The airline is eligible to receive financial support for operating the route until 29 October 2029.

"The new route adds to the range of direct flights from Ljubljana, giving Slovenian passengers more travel options. We are pleased that airBaltic recognises the potential of the Slovenian market and sees opportunities to develop further routes," said Srečko Janša. He also thanked Fraport Slovenija for its cooperation in improving Slovenia's air connectivity and airBaltic for choosing to connect Ljubljana with Tenerife.

Slovenia previously supported the launch of airBaltic's route to Riga and is currently co-financing its service to Gran Canaria. The new Tenerife route builds on this cooperation and adds to the choice of direct flights from Ljubljana Airport.