PRESS RELEASE
Slovenian Tourist Board welcomes new EasyJet route from London Gatwick to capital city Ljubljana
EasyJet, Europe’s leading airline, announced on 15 September that there will bea new route from London Gatwick to Ljubljana starting on 5 December 2016.
Slovenia is the perfect destination for winter sport lovers, with resorts from 30 minutes drive away from the airport. Tryalpine skiingon the slopes of Vogel and Krvavec. In Kranjska Gora, go on an ice climbing touraccompanied by a mountain guide, or participate in outdoor survival courses. More family friendly sporting options includesleddinginBledon ski slopes ortoboggantracks inKranjska Gora. Visitors could also try snowshoeingacrossPokljukaplain on some of Europe’s mostbreathtakinglandscapes.
Arriving just as the festive season gets underway, visitors taking the new flights will bewelcomed by lights illuminating the city centre, filled with Christmas markets adorned with ornaments, andvendors selling local, authentic crafts and specialtiesandscents of roasted chestnut and mulled wine filling the air.
2016 has proved to bea particularly exciting year for Slovenia’s capital city,which has enjoyed the title ofEuropean Green Capital 2016and will soon host the Global Green Destinations Day Conference 26-28 September.
The European GreenCapital award hascreated abuzzaround the city’s excellently preserved green spaces and thecountless hidden gardensin the heart of the city centre.Already known for thebeautiful architecture ofJože Plečnik, thelaid-back, friendly approach of the localsandauthentic Sloveniancuisine, the city’ssustainable approach to everything from reducing traffic through increased pedestrianisation to the preservation of important green landmarks such as oneofEurope’soldest botanical gardens.
Mladen Ljubisic, Head of Slovenian Tourist Board for UK & Ireland, commented:
"We are delighted that EasyJet has decided to open Gatwick flights to Ljubljana. Slovenia presents one of the fastest growing markets for UK travellers and EasyJet has made a right decision to open Gatwick-Ljubljana connection as well. It presents a perfect opportunity for travellers to experience all that Slovenia has to offer, and it is equally fantastic news for the MICE industry."
Editor’s notes
Flights are on sale now fromwww.easyjet.com. Flights will operate four times per week Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday with fares starting from £34.99 one way per person based on two people travelling on the same booking.
For information on travelling to Slovenia and holiday ideas please visitwww.slovenia.info
Additional information
Embassy of Slovenia, Information Office London
Mladen Ljubisic, Head of UK & Ireland communications Slovenian Tourist Board,