Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Ljubljana's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Barcelona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BCN to LJU flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flying into Ljubljana (and then exploring more of Slovenia!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vueling is a leader in on-time performance for BCN to LJU flights, with 80.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and LJU:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport flight is 31 €. A return fare is currently 61 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to LJU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN reach their destination without delay.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
Book a hotel close to LJU if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ljubljana Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Garage Nr1, Carwiz or Avant Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ljubljana and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ljubljana Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ljubljana in March.
The warmest month in Ljubljana is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona Airport to Ljubljana Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to LJU in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Slovenia
Ljubljana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Slovenia just waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Ljubljana, a trip to Maribor will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, Mariborska promenada and Vetrinjski dvorec.
Celje is another standout destination in Slovenia and is around 64 kilometres east of Ljubljana. No trip is complete without seeing Celje Castle, Celje Cathedral of Saint Daniel and Prince's Palace.