Easyjet launches new link from London to Zagreb

Low cost airliner Easyjet has launched a new service linking London with the Croatian capital.

The service, between London Stansted and Zagreb Airport, began on February 11. It complements the existing connection between Zagreb and London Gatwick.

A one-way ticket can be purchased for as little as 39.99 euros.

Easyjet also flies from Zagreb to Paris-Charle de Gaulle airport, and likewise to Dortmund. Other Croatian cities within the Easyjet network are Dubrovnik and Split. Travellers can fly from Dubrovnik to Rome, Milan, Paris, Geneva, Berlin, Basel, Liverpool, London Gatwick and London Stansted. Similarly, one can fly from Split to Rome, Milan, Paris, Geneva, Basel Berlin, Bristol, Amsterdam London Stansted and London Gatwick.

Meanwhile, the Croatian government has just announced that it will accept bids regarding the tender to build a second terminal at Zagreb Airport.

Approximately 2.2 million passengers pass through Zagreb each year, and the government hope to double this figure.