Mali Lošinj, located on Lošinj Island, primarily relies on ferry and bus connections for access, with Rijeka, Pula, and Zadar serving as key mainland hubs. While Mali Lošinj has a small airport, its scheduled commercial flights are limited, primarily catering to general aviation and taxi flights.
By Air:
The nearest major airport is Rijeka Airport (RJK) on Krk Island, approximately 80 km from Lošinj. It offers connections from various European cities. From Rijeka Airport, one can take a bus from Omišalj directly to Lošinj, or drive to Valbiska ferry port for a ferry to Merag on Cres Island, then continue by car to Lošinj.
Pula Airport (PUY) and Zadar Airport (ZAD) are alternative mainland airports, offering onward travel to Mali Lošinj by car, bus, or ferry/catamaran.
Mali Lošinj Airport (LSZ) is 6 km from the town and is registered for domestic and international traffic, mainly handling panoramic and taxi flights, with very limited scheduled commercial services.
Flight prices to Rijeka from London can start from approximately £41 for a return journey.
By Ferry/Catamaran:
From the Mainland::
Rijeka:: A daily high-speed catamaran service operates from Rijeka directly to Mali Lošinj, often stopping at Cres and other islands.
Pula:: A catamaran service connects Pula to Mali Lošinj, continuing to Zadar. This route runs year-round, with increased frequency (up to five times a week) during peak season, taking around 2 hours and 20 minutes, with tickets starting from €10-€13.
Zadar:: Both a car ferry and a catamaran service connect Zadar to Mali Lošinj, stopping at several smaller islands.
From Italy::
Seasonal hydrofoil services operate from Trieste to Mali Lošinj, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes with tickets from $13 (€11). Other seasonal ferry services connect Cesenatico and Pesaro to Lošinj.
Car Ferries to Cres (then drive to Lošinj):: Regular year-round car ferry connections include Brestova (mainland) to Porozina (Cres) and Valbiska (Krk Island) to Merag (Cres). The island of Lošinj is connected to Cres by a bridge.
Local Island Connections:: Ferries connect Mali Lošinj to nearby islands such as Ilovik (approx. 35 minutes, from $4/€3) and Susak (approx. 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, from €2-€5).
By Bus:
Daily bus services are available from major Croatian cities. Buses from Rijeka to Mali Lošinj typically take around 3 hours and 45 minutes, while services from Zagreb can take approximately 6 hours.
Local buses connect Mali Lošinj with nearby towns like Veli Lošinj, with frequent departures (around 16-17 times daily) and a short travel time of 4-17 minutes, costing approximately $2-€3.
By Car Rental:
Car rental services are available in Mali Lošinj, with daily rates starting from around $22-$56 (€14-€58). Rental cars can also be picked up at major airports like Rijeka, Pula, and Zagreb.
Some local car rental companies offer island stickers for cheaper ferry tickets and free car delivery across Lošinj Island.
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