airBaltic and Wizz see strong Ljubljana loads, Germany remains largest market

The majority of carriers serving Ljubljana recorded passenger during the first half of the year, with the German and Dutch markets seeing the largest increases following the entry of Eurowings and KLM. Swiss continued to expand strongly in Ljubljana, adding 7.190 passengers year-on-year and achieving an average cabin load factor of 75.8% over the six-month period. Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines also performed well, growing their passenger numbers by 9.3% and 1.9% respectively. The Turkish flag carrier registered an average cabin load factor of 74.8% on the Ljubljana route. airBaltic posted solid gains as well. Its average cabin occupancy stood at a high 84.7%.

Ljubljana Airport passenger performance on scheduled routes, H1 2025

During the first six months of the year, the UK market lost nearly 9.000 passengers, primarily due to British Airways’ absence over the winter period, as well as the lack of Wizz Air which operated flights between London and Ljubljana during the first two months of 2024. The French market also recorded a decline, driven by Air France’s frequency reductions on the Paris service. Luxair carried 1.171 fewer passengers, with an average load factor of 67.9%. GP Aviation’s figures almost halved after the carrier downgraded its service from year-round to seasonal; however, its average loads remained strong, exceeding 90%.

Wizz Air maintained exceptionally strong performance on its Skopje - Ljubljana service, achieving an average load factor of 93.8% between January and June, while continuing to grow its overall passenger numbers and capacity. Among other carriers, Brussels Airlines recorded an occupancy rate of 76.2%, Flydubai 66.1%, LOT Polish Airlines 73.6%, Finnair 73.2%, Norwegian Air Shuttle 73.3% and Aegean Airlines 79.3%.