British Airways to fly to Split, Croatia from London City

British Airways will fly to the Croatian city of Split from London City Airport for the very first time next year when British Airways launches it latest new holiday route.

The airline will start operating three flights a week to the popular Dalmatian Coast sunspot in June through the peak summer months to September.

It will be the first time flights have connected the Docklands airport with Croatia.

British Airways also operates flights to Split from Heathrow Airport and is increasing frequency there from five to seven flights a week next year.

In addition the airline is adding extra frequency to two popular Greek Islands from London City  next summer with an extra flight on Fridays to Skiathos and a Tuesday flight to Mykonos .

British Airways has also announced an increase in frequency on leisure routes from Heathrow next year to Chania, Preveza and Kalamata from two to three a week; Faro from four to eight a week; Ibiza, from seven to eight a week; Berlin, from 46 to 47 a week; Malaga from nine to 10 a week;  and Venice, from 14 to 15 a week.

• London City to Split timetable:Flight No          Depart             Arrive              Days BA7337`          2.55pm             6.30pm            Mon & Thurs BA7337            2.10pm             5.45pm            Fri  
• Split to London City timetable:Flight No          Depart             Arrive              Days BA7336           7.20pm             8.55pm             Mon & Thurs BA7336           6.30pm             8.05pm             Fri