Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Ljubljana.
Every week, there are 32 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, take the 06:30 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:20 with SWISS.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LJU to ZRH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and perhaps some other great corners of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SWISS.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier offering LJU to ZRH flights, with 79.38% of its services landing on time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LJU and ZRH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, R 1,503 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,236. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LJU to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LJU to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LJU land on schedule 80.37% of the time.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LJU. Whether you have an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LJU to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.