Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located. Johannesburg observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your LJU to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from LJU to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
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LJU is about 19 kilometres from central Ljubljana. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near LJU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LJU arrive on schedule 80.37% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Johannesburg
410 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return plane ticket starts from 609 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from LJU to Johannesburg, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from LJU to Johannesburg can help you get the lowest rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Following your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your LJU to Johannesburg flight at one of these well-located options:
First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make collecting a Lanseria International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Travel to Johannesburg in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LJU to Johannesburg around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Johannesburg right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Johannesburg:
Maboneng Precinct and Constitution Hill are a couple of major attractions to add to your Johannesburg itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel about 451 kilometres south-east to Pietermaritzburg to tick off its top attractions. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.