Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Ljubljana.
Flights from LJU to ATH start at 10:05 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last service of the day is at 11:05 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LJU to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LJU and ATH:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
74 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 144 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LJU to ATH.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
80.37% of flights leaving Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LJU.
Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LJU:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you have a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LJU to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.