Airport Ljubljana (LJU)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
| Berlin |
| Berlin is considered one of the cities with the highest traffic potential for establishing route to Ljubljana. German tourists are listed second on the scale of tourists arrivals to Slovenia with 211,067 tourists in year 2007. In the scope of tourism there is also high demand for travel to Berlin from Slovenians. Besides that Germany has the biggest ethnical Slovenian group with approximately 90,000 people and the highest number of companies with investments on Slovenian market. Germany represents the most important trading partner for Slovenia with 13 % growth in trade 2007/2006 which also results in 60,000 annual business trips. |
| Oslo |
| We estimate Scandinavian countries, especially Norway, one of the most promising markets to develop direct confection with. In year 2007 we noted down 6.990 arrivals of Norwegian tourists, and the number of tourists is still growing. |
| Madrid |
| There are no direct flights from Ljubljana to Madrid although that based on the MIDT data there are over 10,000 passengers departing each year from Ljubljana and Trieste to Madrid via European hubs which ranks Madrid among the top three destinations with highest traffic potential. The number of Spanish tourists to Slovenia is rapidly growing each year (+36% between 2006/7). Spain is already one of the most popular destinations among Slovenians (28,000 tourist from Slovenia visited Spain in 2006). Growing business cooperation between two countries resulted also in 6,000 business trips in 2006. |
| Stockholm |
| There are 4 weekly flights and in summer timetable even 5 times weekly from LJU to ARN. This route is very popular what results in very high load factor. Besides tourism, there is also potential for business between Sweden and Sweden’s financial center-Stockholm on the one and Slovenia, country with increasing economic growth on the other hand. |
| Dublin |
| There is one direct flight weekly in summer timetable (LF=70% in 2007). Yearly we see increasing number of arrivals and overnights (10.813 and 36.031) of the Irish tourists. Dublin, city with phenomenal economic growth, represents a chance for good business interaction between countries and could be especially attractive tourist wise for Slovenians and broader cathment area. |
| New York |
| There are no scheduled direct routes between LJU-JFK although there is increasing number of American tourists in Slovenia (49.620 arrivals and 112.112 overnights in year 2007). Also the MIDT data for United States shows increased demand for travel between countries in last years (9.000 JFK, United States 44.000). |
| Additional unserved routes with a significant traffic potential | |
| Cologne | Dussendorf |
| Rome | Milan |
| Sofia | |
Other major reasons to serve this airport
Lake Bled – breathtaking Slovene beauty just minutes from Ljubljana.
- Main attractions: Lake Bled, Lipica with Lipizzaner horses, Ljubljana with the architecture of Joze Plečnik, Postojna and Skocjan Caves, Costal resorts, Thermal spas.
- The number of foreign tourists is growing 4% each year. Slovenia’s geographical position makes LJU Airport a natural gateway for tour itineries including Venice, Vienna, Salzburg and the Adriatic destinations.
- Ljubljana Airport is the international airport of Slovenia with catchment area of 4 million inhabitants
- Ljubljana Airport lies at the heart of Europe, where the Alps face the Pannonian plains and the Mediterranean meets the mysterious Karst landscape offering amazing diversity of culture, nature, activities and experiences on a small spot (offering all year activities)
- Slovenia is safe country, ranked among the countries with the lowest degree of risk. Since its independence, Slovenia has privatised its economy, stabilised inflation, joined the EU and adopted the Euro, relaxed the flow of capital and modernised its taxation system.
Marketing and other support
Ljubljana Airport has joined with the Slovenian Tourist Board and SPOT (Slovenian Power of Tourism) to provide support and incentives for inbound tourism.
- For newly introduced route or additional frequencies from Ljubljana the airport offers special promotional prices with additional marketing support provided by the Slovenian Tourist Board and SPOT (Slovenian Power of Tourism) consortium in order to support introduction and development incoming tourism.
- In addition the airport has a host of other marketing initiatives at the Airport site - Airport magazine, internet, city lights, billboards etc - which would be used to promote new services.
Catchment Area
There are four million potential passengers in the gravitation area (Slovenia, South Austria, North-East Italy, North-West Croatia)
Favourable access from LJU within Slovenia and to / from the neighbouring tourist destinations and economic centres in the North Italy, South Austria and Croatia:
- Ljubljana 25km (25 min)
- Portorož (Slovenian coast) 139km (90 min)
- Bled (mountain region) 34km (30 min)
- Zagreb (Croatia) 165km (120 min)
- Klagenfurt (Austria) 60km (60 min)
- Trieste (Italy) 150km (90 min)
- Venice (Italy) 260km (180 min)
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Also made in Slovenia: Revoz, the Slovenian branch of Renault, and Adria Mobil, a manufacturer of caravans and mobile homes produce these familiar “Adria” models of motor homes in joint venture.
- Other Ljubljana factors:
- Lies to the heart of Europe - bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia
- Lies on the crossing of 5th and 10th Pan-European corridors:
- Vicinity of two major Adriatic ports: Koper and Trieste
- State of the art handling infrastructure
- Spacious warehouse facilities & equipment
- Stable GDP growth and economic safeness
- Highly skilled and professional labour market
- Wide range of logistic support activities on and around airport
- Congestion free airport
- Space to develop
- Long-term partnerships sought
- Favorable charges and more
- Facilities at the Ljubljana Aircargo Centre:
- More than 4.000 m2 covered storage area
- Modern handling equipment
- Speed & efficiency of procedures
- State of art information equipment
- Security system
- Video-surveillance
- 100 % screening (X-ray)
- Refrigerated storage space
- Necessary office space
- Over 30 forwarding agencies, airlines and all major couriers
- Boarder Inspection Point
- Veterinary Inspection Office
- Customs
- Slovenia has strong companies in agricultural products high tech and pharmaceutical industry. Companies that are specialised in food production are: e.g. Kolinska, Žito, Jata, Medex, Ljubljanske mlekarne, Droga Portorož. For high tech industries representatives inculde: e.g. Gorenje, Acroni, Adria Mobil, Revoz,Kolektor, Danfoss…In pharmacy: Krka, Lek-Novartis.
Geography
- The airport is located 26 km north of Ljubljana. Location is by a highway exit off the motorway and by bus service connecting it with Ljubljana and Kranj. A rail line to both cities is planned as well.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- Runway: 31 / 13 – 3,300 m
- Passenger Terminals – 1
- Second terminal, will be open in 2010 with capacity 850 passengers per hour.
- Operational Hours – from 0600 to 2400
- Car parking spaces: 2200
- Schengen member since December 2007
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
- Ljubljana is planning to maintain and develop existing scheduled passenger connections, but is actively seeking new carriers in a move to establish Ljubljana Airport as the transfer airport for the Balkan region. As part of the SPOT consortium it also aims to maintain and develop existing connections provided by budget air carriers.
- The major investment at present is the construction of the new T-2 terminal, which will have an annual passenger capacity of 2.5 million. The terminal will be finished by 2010, and will provide rapid, effective and high-quality implementation of passenger arrivals and departures and baggage handling, and carrying out border and customs controls in line with Schengen border standards. After the rerouting of the main road, a multi-storey car park will be built in front of the new terminal, and there are also plans to renovate the taxiways. It must be stressed that we have already started renovating and extending the runway, and are also planning to expand the general aviation apron.
- A new business and logistics centre, Airport City, will be built at the airport, with business and administration facilities, parking, hotel and recreation facilities along with new aircraft and airport maintenance plant.
Vital statistics
| ITEM/YEAR | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008* |
| Aircraft movements | 37,767 | 40,991 | 46,000 | 52,000 |
| Passengers | 1,218,896 | 1,334,355 | 1,524,028 | 1,690,000 |
| Cargo (Tons) | 11,561 | 15,308 | 21,717 | 25,000 |
Financials
For Airport Charges & Annual Reports please contact to the Route Development Contact.
