Vueling connects Ljubljana and Barcelona

Ljubljana Airport has added a third new destination to its winter schedule this year. Following Las Palmas and Manchester, passengers can now also fly directly from Ljubljana to Barcelona. The Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling today launched regular flights between Ljubljana and Barcelona, strengthening connectivity between Slovenia and Spain and expanding the network of affordable flights from Ljubljana Airport.

“At Vueling, we are deeply committed to connecting Europe with Spain, and our new route between Ljubljana and Barcelona is a great example of that. It is the only direct connection between the two cities, and we are proud to make it possible. We are confident this new route will inspire residents of both Ljubljana and Barcelona to discover new cultures and enjoy easier travel between two vibrant and inspiring cities,”  said  Jordi Pla, Chief Network and Strategy Officer at Vueling.

“We are very pleased to welcome Vueling as a new partner at Ljubljana Airport. The long-awaited connection with Barcelona brings more than just new flight options – it also represents an additional opportunity to strengthen economic, tourism and cultural ties between the two countries. We expect the route to be well received both by Slovenian travellers and by visitors from Spain,”  said  Dr. Babett Stapel, Managing Director of Fraport Slovenija.

The connection between Ljubljana Airport and the Catalan capital will operate  twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays. During the busy holiday period, between 9 December and 6 January, a third weekly flight on Tuesdays will be added.

Vueling will operate the route with an Airbus A320 aircraft, and  tickets are already available  for purchase via the airline’s website, www.vueling.com, and its official mobile app.

Barcelona El Prat Airport is one of Europe’s key aviation hubs, from which Vueling offers connections to more than 100 destinations across 30 countries. The new route provides Slovenian passengers with easier access to Vueling’s extensive network, while also opening the door to new visitors from Spain wishing to explore Slovenia.

Vueling is the leading carrier at its main base, Barcelona El Prat Airport, operating a network of around 250 routes year-round. In 2024, the airline performed more than 223,000 flights and carried 38 million passengers, consolidating its position as one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers.

Ljubljana Airport reports strong passenger growth

In October, Ljubljana Airport recorded more than 150,000 passengers, which is  18% more than in October 2024. In the January–October 2025 period, more than 1.38 million travellers passed through the airport, marking a 9.6% year-on-year increase. Boosting passenger traffic remains one of Fraport Slovenija’s key strategic objectives, and these strong results demonstrate that the company’s efforts are delivering positive outcomes.

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