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157 € Cheap Flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 182 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.157 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.161 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 161 €, select.
Istanbul.166 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Istanbul.166 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 166 €, select.
Istanbul.167 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 167 €, select.
Istanbul.180 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 180 €, select.
Istanbul.182 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Istanbul.184 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ljubljana to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 332 €
Aug
from 182 €
Sep
from 158 €
Oct
from 157 €
Nov
from 158 €
Dec
from 158 €
Jan
from 161 €
Feb
from 158 €
Mar
from 158 €
Apr
from 184 €
May
from 212 €
Jun
from 202 €

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Ljubljana to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ljubljana to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from 141 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from 157 €
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Ljubljana to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found157 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week39

Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul is 157 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly direct from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 23 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Ljubljana and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 16 Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 09:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your LJU to IST flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.

  • Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LJU and IST:

    • Athens International Airport

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Right now, 85 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 157 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from LJU to IST, reserve your journey four months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from LJU to IST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Ljubljana Airport (LJU)

  • 80% of flights departing from Ljubljana Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LJU.

  • Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LJU to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.