Croatia Airlines is expected to have 15 Airbus A220s and two ATR 72-600s available next summer, giving it more passenger capacity than ever before. Alongside the completion of deliveries of its new Airbus fleet, regional operations are also expected to expand. One ETF Airways ATR 72-600 currently operates on behalf of the Croatian flag carrier, with a second aircraft expected to join it, according to unofficial information. This fleet opens up opportunities to expand the route network, so this time we are asking you: where would you like Croatia Airlines to fly in summer 2027?

The fleet renewal brings more than additional seats. The A220 combines greater range, lower fuel consumption per seat and a more modern passenger cabin, giving the airline a combination of capabilities its previous fleet did not offer. According to Airbus, the type consumes up to 25 per cent less fuel per seat than previous-generation aircraft. Its range also allows the airline to consider markets beyond the traditional focus of its network.

Meanwhile, the ATRs can take over some shorter routes with lower demand, where deploying an A220 may not always be justified. This could free up some jet capacity for new routes and additional frequencies on existing services. A larger fleet therefore raises the question of how Croatia Airlines will use its new capabilities and to what extent passengers will benefit from a wider choice of direct flights.

For passengers, network expansion could mean simpler business trips, holidays without a connection, or easier visits to family and friends. Some currently reach their destinations via other European hubs, while others choose to depart from airports in neighbouring countries. A new direct route could therefore influence their choice of both airline and departure airport.

Growth opportunities need not be limited to the most distant destinations within the A220’s range. There may also be significant potential among major European cities currently outside Croatia Airlines’ network, particularly where business, leisure and family travel demand can be combined. At the same time, the new generation of aircraft provides an opportunity to give more serious consideration to expansion into North Africa and the Middle East.

AvioRadar is therefore launching a survey in which you can suggest destinations you would like to see in Croatia Airlines’ summer 2027 schedule. For each departure airport listed, enter up to three destinations you would like to see served by direct flights. You may leave airports you are not interested in blank.

Your answers are not restricted to a predefined list of cities. We want to know where you would actually like to travel from each Croatian airport, whether for business, holidays or personal reasons. You can suggest an entirely new route or the return of a previously discontinued service.

Where you would depart from matters just as much to us. Passengers in Zagreb may have different preferences from those in Split, Dubrovnik, Osijek, Pula, Zadar or Rijeka. By collecting suggestions for each departure airport, we aim to gain a clearer picture of the direct connections our readers feel are missing.

Decisions on network expansion depend on a range of commercial and operational factors. However, the arrival of additional aircraft makes this a timely opportunity to discuss where the national carrier should focus its growth.

Take part in the survey below and suggest where you would like to fly with Croatia Airlines next summer. The survey results will be published on AvioRadar on 1 November 2026.

This survey is an independent initiative by AvioRadar for informational purposes. It is not affiliated with Croatia Airlines in any way and is not conducted on its behalf or in cooperation with it. Responses are collected solely to understand readers’ preferences and interests and do not constitute an announcement or confirmation of the airline’s future routes.