Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to London: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 11 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London.
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located in Ljubljana. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Ljubljana.
With 10 flights a week between the two airports, Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 11:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LJU to LGW is with British Airways at 21:25.
To ensure you get on your flight from LJU to London, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Nonstop flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to London are available for booking. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will be where your journey ends.
British Airways is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from LJU to London, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a passport from Slovenia and are travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London.
LJU is about 24 kilometres from central Ljubljana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near LJU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to London
R 589 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London. A return flight starts from R 1,697. These fares may change depending on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from LJU to London by booking 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from LJU to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit London, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LJU to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to London, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
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