Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Beijing: what you need to know
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located in Ljubljana. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is seven hours ahead of Ljubljana.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your LJU to Beijing flight.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from LJU to Beijing with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
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Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Ljubljana, LJU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near LJU? If you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LJU land at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Beijing
345 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing flight. A return ticket right now is 580 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from LJU to Beijing, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
Book a hotel close to PEK if you have a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Beijing and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of securing the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from LJU to Beijing is a good move.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places to drop your things at near PKX. Settle in and get cosy after your LJU to Beijing flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
Visit Beijing during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
When booking your Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LJU to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are a couple of big attractions to add to your Beijing to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without visiting Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
