Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
The timezone in Ljubljana is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your IST to LJU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Ljubljana (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Slovenia!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Turkish Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and LJU include:
Nis Constantine the Great Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
71 € is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. A return flight starts from 187 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IST to LJU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to LJU by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LJU instead:
Grab a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport rental car and explore Ljubljana and beyond with your own set of wheels. Garage Nr1, Carwiz and Avant Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to central Ljubljana
From Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, Ljubljana is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ljubljana. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ljubljana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to LJU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Slovenia
Ljubljana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Slovenia you should also see. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Ljubljana, a visit to Maribor will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bičarjev park, Talcem and McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
Celje is another essential stop in Slovenia and is around 64 kilometres east of Ljubljana. No journey is complete without dropping by Grad Prešnik, Savinja riverbank and Celje railway station.