Ljubljana Airport's passenger terminal is marking the fifth anniversary since its opening in July 2021. It has welcomed over 6.4 million passengers since, with the airport expecting to handle around 1.7 million travellers through the facility this year alone. The terminal handled its first flight to Antalya in July 2021. The project also included a new baggage sorting facility, upgraded parking infrastructure, a new bus station and renovated public areas surrounding the terminal. Over the past five years, the airport's most popular destinations have been Istanbul, Frankfurt, Zurich, Belgrade and Paris.

Commenting on the anniversary, Jürgen Deischl, Managing Director of airport operator Fraport Slovenija, said, "The passenger terminal is far more than just an infrastructure investment. It is the first point of contact for many visitors and forms an important part of the first impression Slovenia leaves on its guests. Five years after opening, it has fully met our expectations by strengthening the quality, efficiency and appeal of Ljubljana Airport, while providing the capacity and flexibility needed for future growth. We are proud of what has been achieved, but our ambitions extend even further. We want to continue strengthening Ljubljana Airport's position as the airport of choice for passengers, airlines and business partners across the wider region”.

Speaking to EX-YU Aviation News recently, Mr Deischl outlined other ongoing and planned infrastructure developments at the airport.