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Unique and unconventional Christmas traditions and celebrations around the world

Christmas can mean many things to different people. But what are the most unique traditions and celebrations that you can experience around the world? Read on.

Gift an adventure: 5 destinations with the best “must do” experiences

Gift your loved ones an adventure for their next holiday. Don’t go down the beaten path and check our “must do” experiences at the 5 chosen destinations.

A GoOpti Guide to Europe's Best Christmas Markets

We’re getting closer to one of our favourite times of the year: Christmas time! As every year, one of the central elements of Christmas travel in Europe are the beautiful markets that light up the snowy streets and warm your body from the inside out. Here’s our 2023 guide to Europe’s best Christmas markets.

Top 6 books for summer reading 2023

Whether you’re relaxing next to the sea or in a lounge chair on your back porch, your summer vacation will be more enjoyable with something good to read in your hands. To help you decide what to read this year, here's a selection of 6 books for summer reading 2023. We hope that they that will keep you entertained all summer long.

GoOpti Quiz: How many of these memorable experiences can you cross off your list?

Let this quiz be your 5 minute inspiration for today!

GoOpti quiz: can you identify these wonderful places?

Find inspiration and test your travel knowledge in this quiz about the most amazing landscapes in the world ...

GoOpti quiz: can you identify these beautiful landscapes?

Find inspiration and test your travel knowledge in this quiz about the most amazing landscapes in the world ...

The Future of Travel post-Covid

Iztok Franko, the founder of Diggintravel.com and an expert in building marketing and e-commerce strategies for global airlines and travel brands, shared his views and predictions about the changes we can expect in the travel industry. From pricing to safety measures, behavioral changes and technological advancement. Read on!

GoOpti news and route openings

Welcome back! Here you will find all the important news about GoOpti and the newly opened routes.

NEW! Transfers to 400+ airports at GoOpti.com!

Now you can travel even more carefree! GoOpti.com now also specializes in rides to over 400 airports worldwide!

Must-read guide to airports

Which low cost airlines fly from the selected airport, does the airport has smoking areas, where can you charge your phone or laptop and where to find silent spots to catch some sleep ... All the most important and useful information about the airports of Malpensa, Bergamo, Bologna, Verona, Venice Marco Polo, Treviso, Trieste, Vienna, Graz, Zagreb, Pula and Ljubljana are now available HERE!

7 advantages of booking low-cost flights via GoOpti

If you are searching for the cheapest flights, GoOpti is a huge time saver! The partnering global flights search engine is designed to always look at all of the cheapest possibilities, even if it means putting you on two separate flights, while providing you the guarantee that covers cases of flight delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. Have a look at some of the best features of booking flights via GoOpti!

New airline routes in 2019

From Vienna directly to Tokyo, from Bologna to Philadelphia, from Pula to Manchester. With the start of the summer timetable (March 25), many airlines will open new airline routes. Get ready and discover new airline routes in 2019 from airports within the GoOpti network in Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Austria and Germany.

Top 6 budget airlines hidden costs

Budget airlines keep costs down by charging you for extra services. However, there are some charges that may come as a surprise to you. Beware of the fine print, avoid unpleasant surprises and empower yourself by discovering the Top 6 budget airlines hidden costs.

Guide to budget airlines baggage fees

[Updated: 24.10. 2022] Quick useful guide to low-cost airlines baggage fees. Everything you need to know about the rules and rates on hold and hand luggage.

Top 5 travel technologies that will change the way we travel

Travel technology has brought immense changes to tourism and air travel is no exception. With its fast development, technological improvements are oriented to make our experience of travelling by plane even more pleasant, fast, easy and of course personalized. Here are the top 5 travel technologies that will forever change the way we travel.

10 best money-saving tips for travelling

If you want to travel, you need to have a lot of money. True or false? False! Sure, travelling requires a certain budget, but if you travel in a smart way by making smart choices, having different priorities and using simple strategies to save money, you can still enjoy the experience of discovering new places without spending a fortune. Check out our 10 tips on how to hit the road without hitting financial rock bottom.

Flight delays are increasing. What to do?

The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation - Eurocontrol recently released a forecast stating that in the next 20 years delayed flights of up to two hours will increase by seven times. The number of flights will increase by 53 percent, while the most important European airports can increase their capacity by up to 16 percent. This means that by 2040, about half a million passengers will be late for up to two hours every day due to a flight delay. Delays (and also strikes!) can cause many inconveniences, therefore read the following 3 tips how to protect yourself against the negative consequences of flight delays.

5 reasons why GoOpti is better than the bus

Travelling by bus has come back into fashion recently in terms of a cheaper and 'greener' type of travel. Several bus companies also connect city centers with international airports and attract passengers who like to travel carefree, leaving their car at home and spending as little as possible for their transfer to the airport. However, if those passengers knew the following 5 reasons why GoOpti is better than the bus, they would most likely change their mind …

Ryanair hand luggage policy changes: the 2nd (bigger) bag must be put in hold

This week Ryanair started with their new hand luggage policy, allowing passengers with two pieces of hand luggage to take only the small one on board. The 2nd (bigger) bag must be put in hold (free of charge).

What to do if Ryanair cancels your flight?

If you happen to be among those who had their Ryanair flight cancelled, it is good to know your rights and what you can do to solve the situation as easily and peacefully as possible, especially if you also booked a GoOpti transfer.

Car vs. GoOpti / Pros & Cons

Driving to the airport with your car sometimes looks like the most comfortable choice. It gives you the freedom to choose the time of departure freely and to travel at your own pace and in the privacy of your own vehicle. However, there are always two sides of the medal. Travelling to the airport with your car also means that you (can) meet unexpected traffic congestions that can make your journey to the airport a pretty hectic experience. We listed some of the most common situations that may occur on the journey to the airport and compared the ride with your car to the ride with GoOpti. Take a look!

80% discount for GoOpti services? Valeria knows how.

Valeria can be described as a woman with a bold attitude. She likes to boast about her expert skills of reducing the price of her GoOpti rides for nearly 80% with the Bring a friend referral program. Recently, we had the opportunity to meet Valeria in person and, of course, we wanted to know what tricks she uses. When she explained what she was doing, we were left gob smacked. It’s so easy. The Bring a friend referral program works very simply. All you need to do is to send your friends a €5 discount code for their first GoOpti transfer. When a friend purchases his/her transfer and applies the discount, you automatically receive €5 on your GoOpti account.

Top 5 most useful travel apps

Who are your best travel buddies? Travel apps, of course! They inform you of the cheapest flights to your dream destination, the easiest way to get from A to B, the best places to eat, the coolest things to do, and they even help you connect with locals.

To all GoOpti passengers: some changes are expected this weekend!

We are moving the clock to winter time, Slovenian youth is going on vacations and due to the Ljubljana marathon, some streets in Ljubljana will be closed. Traffic conditions will be affected.

Air passenger rights around the world

For occasional and frequent travellers alike, knowing your rights as an air passenger is very important. To help you navigate through all the different rules and regulations, we have made a compilation, which covers the most visited countries and regions.

To all #GoOpti passengers: heavy traffic delays are expected this weekend!

Due to heavy traffic delays that are expected in Italy, we are planning some transfer time changes. All the passengers that are travelling in Italy, please pay attention to this notice. We will do all we can to make sure all passengers get to their desired locations in time.