airBaltic Launches Direct Flights from Riga to Ljubljana

On April 25, the Latvian national airline airBaltic, in the presence of the airline and RIX RIGA Airport representatives, and the Slovenian Ambassador to Latvia, launched direct flights between Riga and Ljubljana. This new service connects the two cities with two weekly flights, enhancing travel options between Latvia and Slovenia.

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, combines rich history with vibrant modernity, making it a captivating European destination. Nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, it features picturesque landscapes and the iconic Ljubljanica River flowing through its center. The city showcases a blend of historic architecture and contemporary urban spaces. As a cultural hub, Ljubljana is filled with museums, galleries, and theaters, enhanced by lively cafes and traditional eateries. Recognized for its sustainable urban development, Ljubljana offers a warm welcome and a memorable experience to visitors worldwide.

Flights between Riga and Ljubljana are scheduled to take 2 hours and 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased on airBaltic’s website at www.airbaltic.com.

During the summer season 2024, airBaltic will offer 15 new routes from the Baltics and Tampere.

airBaltic operates more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline’s route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com

 airBaltic in brief:
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 97.97% of the stock, while the rest of the shareholders hold 2.03%. airBaltic offers connections to more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Caucasus region. Over the last 28 years airBaltic has developed as a strong and internationally respected airline, which employs more than 2 500 employees. The airBaltic fleet consists of 47 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, making it one of the youngest fleets in Europe. The airline has received several international awards for excellence, innovative services and significant achievements. Skytrax has awarded airBaltic two years in a row as the best airline in its region. Additionally, in 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded airBaltic the Diversity and Inclusion Team Award. In 2023 the airline received the APEX Passenger Choice Award of Best Cabin Service in Europe.