ope, direct flights will operate to destinations including Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. “Air transport plays a crucial role in the development of Croatian tourism, particularly outside the main summer months when good connections with key markets are essential,” said Kristjan Staničić, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board. He added that Croatia will be directly connected to 69 international cities this winter, making the country more accessible to global travellers and supporting year-round tourism growth. “Efficient air transport ensures a balanced flow of visitors throughout the year and strengthens sustainable development of the tourism sector,” Staničić said. A total of 151 unique air routes are expected to operate this winter. Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Istanbul will remain the cities with the strongest connections to Croatia. Zagreb Airport is projected to record the highest number of passenger operations, followed by Split and Dubrovnik airports. Thirty-two airlines will operate during the season, with Croatia Airlines, Ryanair, Trade Air, and Lufthansa running the largest number of domestic and international flights.