Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Each country has its own national air carrier: Croatia's is
Croatia Airlines
(
www.croatiaairlines.com
), while Slovenia has
Adria Airways
(
www.adria-airways.com
)
.
Both airlines offer flights connecting their big cities to destinations within Croatia and
Slovenia, and to most major European capitals. And both carriers sell a handful of seats
on certain flights at deeply discounted promotional rates. For example, a Croatia Airlines
“FlyPromo” ticket from Zagreb to Split or Dubrovnik can be as inexpensive as
$50—cheaper and much faster than taking the bus. These cheap seats sell out fast, so try to
book several weeks ahead.
To connect to other parts of Europe, check with the low-cost airlines. The best compar-
ison search engine for both international and intra-European flights is
www.kayak.com
.
For
inexpensive flights within Europe, try
www.skyscanner.com
or
www.hipmunk.com
.
Well-known cheapo carriers that fly to cities in Croatia or Slovenia include
easyJet
(
www.easyjet.com
),
Ryanair
(
www.ryanair.com
),
Wizz Air
(
www.wizzair.com
)
, and
Nor-
wegian Air
(
www.norwegian.no
)
. If you're not sure who flies to your destination, check its
airport's website for a list of carriers.
Be aware of the potential drawbacks of flying on the cheap: nonrefundable and non-
changeable tickets, minimal or nonexistent customer assistance, treks to airports far outside
town, and stingy baggage allowances with steep overage fees. If you're traveling with lots
of luggage, a cheap flight can quickly become a bad deal. To avoid unpleasant surprises,
read the small print before you book.
