Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is one hour behind Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your LJU to Reykjavik flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LJU to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
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Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Ljubljana, LJU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LJU:
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LJU reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik flight is 85 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 178 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LJU to Reykjavik, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near KEF if you're coming in on a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Keflavik Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from LJU to Reykjavik.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
The centre of Reykjavik is about 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV). Once your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
After stepping off your LJU to Reykjavik flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near RKV. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from RKV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik. August is the busiest month to travel to Reykjavik. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LJU to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Once you've booked your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Reykjavik, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Harpa, The Northern Light Centre and Sun Voyager are top sights which should feature on every Reykjavik itinerary.
Explore more of Iceland
Reykjavik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iceland you should also see. About 241 kilometres northeast of Reykjavik, a visit to Akureyri will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Vestmannaeyjar is another well-known destination in Iceland and is around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik. No journey is complete without experiencing Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.