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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 143 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.141 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 141 €, select.
Istanbul.142 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 142 €, select.
Istanbul.143 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Istanbul.143 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Istanbul.143 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Istanbul.143 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Istanbul.143 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 143 €, select.
Istanbul.148 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Istanbul.149 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 149 €, select.
Istanbul.149 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 149 €, select.
Istanbul.153 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Istanbul.158 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From 158 €, select.
Istanbul.160 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 31 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 160 €, 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 September.
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Aug
from 143 €
Sep
from 141 €
Oct
from 142 €
Nov
from 141 €
Dec
from 141 €
Jan
from 143 €
Feb
from 143 €
Mar
from 143 €
Apr
from 172 €
May
from 200 €
Jun
from 212 €

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Alternative Ljubljana to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ljubljana to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
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from 141 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from 158 €
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Ljubljana to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found141 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul is 141 €. 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 18 minutes is the average flight time from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Pegasus Airlines fly direct from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Ljubljana to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul is usually August.
If you're flying from Ljubljana Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 141 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ljubljana Airport to Istanbul on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 18 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.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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

  • Hop on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Istanbul Airport (IST). There are 16 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LJU to IST is the 09:20 Turkish Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LJU to Istanbul flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Direct Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll arrive.

  • Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from LJU to Istanbul. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Travelling from central Ljubljana to LJU takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a hotel close to LJU? If you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 80% of flights departing from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from LJU.

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

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul flight is 70 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 141 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book four months before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LJU to Istanbul.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from LJU to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from LJU to Istanbul can help you get the lowest rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your LJU to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

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

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Istanbul, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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