Iberia Connects Madrid Directly to Ljubljana  -

Iberia Group has announced the launch of non-stop flights from Madrid to Ljubljana, with more than 2500 seats offered this summer to the Slovenian capital city. The new route will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with fares starting at 89 euros each way when purchasing a round-trip ticket.

Flight Information and Operations

Aircraft: The Canadair Regional Jet 1000 operated by Air Nostrum is flying this route. It has 100 seats in total — four per row across 25 rows — with an aisle down the middle.

Schedule: Tickets are already available for purchase and can be found at Iberia’s website as well as through travel agencies.

Inaugural Flight: Departing from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport as flight IB8666 Spanish time at 12:10 and landing at Jože Pučnik Airport Slovenian time at 14:40, the first flight was greeted by a ceremonial water arch and important officials such as Robert Latin (Director-General Directorate for Air traffic Maritime transport Ministry of Infrastructure Slovenia) Janez Lapajne (Sales & Marketing Manager Fraport Slovenija).

Increasing Connectivity

This new service strengthens ties between Spain & Slovenia which will allow people coming from Madrid an opportunity to visit Ljubljana. For those coming from Slovenia it not only offers a direct connection with Madrid but also access to 141 destinations within Iberia network.

Main Points Iberia Connects Madrid Directly to Ljubljana

• Launch Survey: Ljubljana was chosen after followers voted for their preferred new destination during an Iberia social media survey held in early 2021.
• Travel Convenience: Travelers departing out of Ljubljana towards Madrid have a good chance of connecting onto any of the numerous destinations that Iberia serves across Europe, Middle East, Asia and beyond.
• Cultural & Scenic Attractions: With its rich history spanning 2000 years there is much to see in Ljubljana such as the Triple bridge or Ljubljana castle which is located only 60 km away from Bled lake. The city mixes tradition with modernity making it a must visit place.

Statements by Officials

“This new route will help further strengthen our relations with Spain while at same time offering passengers from Madrid opportunity to explore Ljubljana.” said Carmen Giraud Director Sales Europe Middle East Asia at Iberia. “It also provides Slovenians easy access not just to Madrid but whole Latin America via this gateway city where they can discover more of what our unique country has on offer.” added Janez Lapajne Sales Manager Fraport Slovenija.

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