NEW YORK, March 15 — From this May, travellers will have the option of accessing the islands of the Dalmatian coast through a new, faster mode of transport.

Regular flights to and from the islands will be provided by European Coastal Airlines, a Zagreb-based seaplane airline. Two seaports will be established in Split and Dubrovnik, where passengers will board flights to the island destinations of Lastovo, Korcula, Hvar and Vis in the Adriatic Sea.

To board one of these flights, travellers reserve their ticket in advance and check in 30 minutes before takeoff. Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag or suitcase under 15kg and one item of hand luggage.

Reservations for flights can be made from mid-April at www.ec-air.eu. Prices start at €26 (around RM118) for a one-way trip.

Until now, vacationers reached these scenic islands by boat, on journeys that often took over an hour. The new seaplanes will make the crossing in around 20 minutes. — AFP-Relaxnews