Can I fly direct from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 24% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing 90 days was 1. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul has a duration of approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 1271 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 7 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when making their travel arrangements.

How often do cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul come up?

Cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul are considered to come up frequently. This route is consistently observed to offer good value for travelers. Based on historical trends across the trailing 30 days, travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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Ljubljana to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

For those looking for cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul, October, November, and January stand out as the most affordable months to fly. During these months, the median fare is consistently around $175. This makes them significantly cheaper compared to the overall median fare for this route, offering a good opportunity for savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul are typically $171–$484, with a median of $289. Current fares are below the typical level for this route, indicating a favorable pricing environment. In fact, 57% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that many travelers are finding competitive deals.

When flying from Ljubljana to Istanbul, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 24% of recent fares were for direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Ljubljana to Istanbul takes approximately 8h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making it important to consider the total travel time when planning your trip.

The distance between Ljubljana and Istanbul is 1271 kilometers, which classifies this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available for this connection.

How much is a round trip from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Regular price: €151 - €625

Prices for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul typically range from 151 EUR to 625 EUR. The current lowest deal is 135 EUR with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 10.

now 135 €

Low 151 €

High 625 €

The cheapest time to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $317. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 175 €

May

Most Expensive

Flights from 317 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

195 €

140 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

230 €

135 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

239 €

135 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

191 €

137 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

245 €

138 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

225 €

138 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

1 night

Aug 30 - Aug 31

862 € → 236 €

73%

3 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 21

774 € → 160 €

79%

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

753 € → 160 €

79%

6 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 17

746 € → 156 €

79%

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Ljubljana - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ljubljana to Istanbul are below the typical level at $135.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October, November, or January

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October, November, and January, with median prices around $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 10m

The median flight time from Ljubljana to Istanbul is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 76% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines has a direct flight deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul appear frequently.

Ljubljana main airports to depart from

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU)

Cheapest

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik is a convenient departure airport for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider this major international hub for network redundancy, despite the significant travel distance from Istanbul.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$239

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the best time to book flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul has been 60+ days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for flights booked within this window was approximately $298. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices around $407. For those planning ahead, prices generally start to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $349.

A cheap fare from Ljubljana to Istanbul is considered to be around $171. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $289, while 75% of fares were observed at $484 or less. Travelers looking for good value should aim for prices at or below the $171 mark.

Historically, October, November, and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul, with a median price of $175 in each of these months. This is notably lower than the annual median price of $289 for this route. Travelers planning trips across the trailing 270 days should consider these months for potentially lower fares.

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Ljubljana to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Regular price: €151 - €625

Prices for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul typically range from 151 EUR to 625 EUR. The current lowest deal is 135 EUR with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 10.

now 135 €

Low 151 €

High 625 €

The cheapest time to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

January

Cheapest

Flights from 175 €

May

Most Expensive

Flights from 317 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

195 €

140 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

230 €

135 €

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

239 €

135 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

191 €

137 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

245 €

138 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LJU - Istanbul

Ljubljana (LJU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

225 €

138 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

1 night

Aug 30 - Aug 31

862 € → 236 €

73%

3 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 21

774 € → 160 €

79%

5 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 16

753 € → 160 €

79%

6 nights

Feb 11 - Feb 17

746 € → 156 €

79%

Popular Airports to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Ljubljana - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ljubljana to Istanbul are below the typical level at $135.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October, November, or January

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October, November, and January, with median prices around $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 10m

The median flight time from Ljubljana to Istanbul is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 76% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Pegasus Airlines has a direct flight deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul appear frequently.

Ljubljana main airports to depart from

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU)

Cheapest

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik is a convenient departure airport for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider this major international hub for network redundancy, despite the significant travel distance from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$1,273

$784

Save $489

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Ljubljana to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Ljubljana to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Ljubljana - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October, November, or January

Median flight time is 8h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Ljubljana main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

Can I fly direct from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

How many hours is the flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

How often do cheap flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul come up?

Related routes

More routes from Ljubljana

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Ljubljana to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Ljubljana to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Ljubljana - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in October, November, or January

Median flight time is 8h 10m

Connecting flights are more common

Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Ljubljana main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Feb 17

Feb 15

Feb 11

Feb 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

What's a cheap fare from Ljubljana to Istanbul?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Istanbul?