Low cost airline easyJet announces new summer 2025 route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to a beautiful coastal destination in the Balkans. Tony McDonough reports

Split, a coastal city in Croatia, will be connected to Liverpool via easyJet. Stock image

Budget airline easyJet will operate a new Balkans route out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) from summer 2025.

Starting on June 9, easyJet will run two return flights each week – Mondays and Fridays – between Liverpool and Split, the largest city on the Croatian coast with a history going back to Roman times.

From ancient ruins to chic shops and open-air flea markets, there’s plenty to be explored, as well as its nearby stunning Adriatic coastline, home to pretty beaches and tranquil turquoise waters.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager, added, “Launching another new route from Liverpool for next summer, is proof that our flights are as popular as ever for our customers in the North West.

“Split is a real allrounder and offers a mix of rich history to explore, alongside outstanding beaches and a vibrant waterfront. We are confident it will be a great choice for customers planning their summer holidays next year.

“We are committed to providing more choice for customers from across the North West who choose to fly with easyJet for our unrivalled network, fantastic service and great value fares.”

This new route is more good news for LJLA which earlier this month reported another surge in annual revenues and profits amid a growing number of flights and passengers.

Accounts filed on Companies House for the 12 months to March 31, 2024, reveal revenues of £41.6m – up from £35.7m in the previous year. Pre-tax profits surged 46% to £6.67m.

An easyJet aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Passenger numbers during the 12-month period hit 4.3m, 5% higher than the previous year and just 10% under its pre-pandemic levels. And figures show the airport has handled more than 3.9m passengers from January to September this year – up 23%.

In early September it was revealed the airport had been named the UK’s best airport for the second year running in a survey of thousands of air travellers.

Paul Winfield, aviation director for LJLA, added: “Croatia is a market hugely underserved from Liverpool and this will be our first scheduled service to Split, with the region’s passengers now able to fly there from the UK’s number one airport.”