airBaltic announces exciting Ljubljana to Gran Canaria route Winter 2025

airBaltic announces exciting Ljubljana to Gran Canaria route Winter 2025

Pack your sunglasses, Slovenia — airBaltic just made it a whole lot easier to swap snow boots for flip-flops. The airline has officially launched a brand-new weekly flight connecting Ljubljana (LJU) to Gran Canaria (LPA), making it possible to say goodbye to grey skies and hello to five hours of sunshine-filled anticipation.

The new route operates every Friday through early April 2026 — just in time for anyone who’s ever looked at their snow shovel and thought, “There has to be a better way.”

According to Mantas Vrubliauskas, airBaltic’s Vice President of Network Management, “This new route is expected to attract more tourists from Slovenia seeking sunny escapes during the winter months, while also giving Canarians a chance to explore Ljubljana’s charming old town and vibrant culture.” Translation: it’s a win-win — Slovenians get the beach, Canarians get the Baroque.

A flight that feels less like a commute and more like a vacation

Operated by the sleek Airbus A220-300, this isn’t your average budget hop across Europe. Think wider seats, extra legroom, and windows big enough to capture that first glimpse of turquoise ocean or snow-dusted Alps (depending which way you’re headed).

And if five hours in the sky sounds daunting, airBaltic has you covered — or rather, connected. The airline is the first in Europe to roll out free high-speed SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet. So yes, you can stream, scroll, or smugly post “working remotely” selfies midair while your friends back home are defrosting their car windshields.

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A winter lineup hotter than a Gran Canaria beach

This winter season, airBaltic’s operations from Gran Canaria are looking seriously sunny. The airline will now serve seven destinations from the island: Billund, Ljubljana, Molde, Oslo Torp, Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.

It’s all part of airBaltic’s broader mission to bring a touch of Baltic brilliance to Southern Europe. With flights now spanning eight Spanish airports — from Barcelona to Tenerife — the airline is basically becoming Spain’s unofficial northern cousin. You know, the one who shows up for the winter holidays with great Wi-Fi and punctual flights.

Celebrating 30 years of smooth skies

airBaltic turns 30 this year, and like any self-respecting adult, it’s celebrating by expanding its horizons. The airline now connects the Baltic States to more than 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Not bad for a carrier that started small and is now helping travelers swap Baltic blizzards for Atlantic breezes.

Why this route matters

For Slovenians, this new connection means the dream of leaving work on a Friday afternoon and arriving in Gran Canaria in time for tapas by sunset is now very real. And for Canarians curious about Slovenia? Ljubljana’s cobbled streets, riverside cafés, and festive markets offer a dose of winter charm that doesn’t require SPF 50.

Whether you’re chasing the sun or a new city to fall in love with, this flight hits that sweet spot between adventure and comfort — all wrapped up in airBaltic’s trademark friendly service and efficiency.

So, dust off your passport, pack both your swimsuit and your scarf, and remember: Fridays are for boarding passes, not frostbite.

Because thanks to airBaltic, winter doesn’t have to mean woolly hats anymore — it can mean warm sand, good Wi-Fi, and maybe even a sangria or two.

Flight schedule:

• Operates Fridays, until April 2026
• Approx. flight time: 5 hours
• Aircraft: Airbus A220-300

Bottom line: Slovenia just got a direct line to sunshine, and Gran Canaria just gained a gateway to charm — all courtesy of airBaltic, the airline proving that even winter deserves a little warmth.