Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING THERE & AWAY
Entering the Country
Border formalities with Slovenia's fellow European Union neighbours - Italy, Austria and
Hungary - are now virtually nonexistent. Croatia is entering the EU in July 2013 and plans
to implement the Schengen border rules soon after. Until then expect a somewhat closer in-
spection of your documents - national ID (for EU citizens) or passport and, in some cases,
a visa when travelling to/from Croatia.
Passport
Virtually everyone entering Slovenia must have a valid passport, although citizens of the
EU as well as Switzerland need only produce their national identity card on arrival for
stays of up to 30 days. It's a good idea to carry your passport or other identification at all
times.
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced climate
change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most
cars but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and particles also
contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate
the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the green-
house gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world. Lonely
Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Air
Airports & Airlines
Slovenia's only international airport receiving regular scheduled flights is Ljubljana's
Jože
Pučnik Airport
(LJU/Aerodrom Ljubljana; 04-206 19 81;
www.lju-airport.si/eng
;
Zgornji Brnik 130a, Brnik)
at Brnik, 27km north of Ljubljana. In the arrivals hall there's a
