Search Flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Ljubljana to Istanbul

  • Lowest recent price
    $82
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 15 min
  • Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $144

Cheapest flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
13 Nov, Fri
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
15 Nov, Sun
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
8 Nov, Sun
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
4 Nov, Wed
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
18 Nov, Wed
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
6 Nov, Fri
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Air Serbia

Air Serbia
18 Nov, Wed
Ljubljana – Istanbul
5h 55m
1 stop
LJU–IST

Pegasus

Pegasus
28 Oct, Wed
Ljubljana – Istanbul
2h 15m
Non-stop
LJU–SAW

Air Serbia

Air Serbia
28 Oct, Wed
Ljubljana – Istanbul
5h 55m
1 stop
LJU–IST

Last update: 23 October 2026 01:33

Direct flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Ljubljana to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day13 November Friday
Best Price
$82
Average Price
$166
$347
$82
$327
23Fri
Oct
$203
24Sat
$182
25Sun
$183
26Mon
$141
28Wed
$206
29Thu
$187
30Fri
$176
31Sat
$347
01Sun
Nov
$98
04Wed
$156
05Thu
$115
06Fri
$161
07Sat
$82
08Sun
$160
11Wed
$82
13Fri
$161
14Sat
$82
15Sun
$107
18Wed
$202
20Fri
$156
21Sat
$156
22Sun
$156
23Mon
$156
28Sat
$160
04Fri
Dec

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Ljubljana City Center

Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport

Transportation in Ljubljana is provided with buses and taxis. You can also rent a car if you want to have a quick and effortless travel to the airport.

Taxi

You can go to the airport at any time of day with a taxi that you can easily find in almost every part of the city. It may be advantageous to bargain about the fare before getting on a taxi because taxis compete with each other in order to get the customer.

Bus

If you choose to travel to the airport by bus, you should take the bus route 28 from the terminal or private buses belonging to Alpetour. If you are flying at the weekend, you should know that the buses have less services. You can get information about the routes and schedules from the electronic public transportation timetables.

Car Rental

Car rental companies offer affordable, high quality and comfortable vehicles for their passengers. In addition, they provide convenience for delivering the rented car at the airport. Nevertheless, you may not choose this option because taxis are available 24 hours a day and buses run during the majority of the day.

Airport Information

In addition to the flight services, the airport also offers services that will meet all needs of the passengers. The passenger who arrive at the airport can buy gifts, exchange money, eat something or chat with friends over the internet.

At Joza Pucnik Airport, there are many stores you can do shopping. Some of these are Travel Value and Duty Free, Shop Ljubljancek, General Store Medved and Zlatarna Sara. If you are hungry or want to drink something while waiting for your flight, you can visit one of these places: Take Off Bar, Hermann’s Bike Snake Cart, Mondo Snack Cart, Caffe Avioncek, Terrace Bar, Follow Me Bar, Culto Bar, Globetrotter A’la Carte Restaurant and Market Place Selfservice Restaurant.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side of the city, in the Arnavutköy district. You can get from the airport to the city center by bus, Havaist shuttle, metro, taxi, rental car, or private transfer.

Bus
  • H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses run from Istanbul Airport to various parts of the city, including Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı.
  • Travel times are approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Journey times may vary depending on traffic.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines at the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • The M11 Gayrettepe – Istanbul Airport metro line connects the airport to the city center.
  • The metro provides direct access to Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe.
  • At Gayrettepe station, you can transfer to the Metrobus, city buses, and the M1 Hacıosman – Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates from 06:00 to 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist shuttle services run to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı–Başakşehir, Silivri–Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar–Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay for Havaist online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on board. Some Havaist buses also accept Istanbul Kart.
  • Fares vary depending on the route.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis serve the route between Istanbul Airport and the city center.
  • Fixed fares apply to certain destinations in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from companies at the airport, including Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many more, and drive to the city center.
  • If you book before arriving, you can pick up your car directly without waiting in line.
  • With a rental car, you can easily reach the city center as well as Istanbul's historical and natural attractions, such as the Historic Peninsula, Taksim, Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Florya, Polonezköy, Çatalca, and Şile.
Transfer
  • A private transfer service offers a luxurious and comfortable ride from the airport to destinations across Istanbul.
  • We recommend booking your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
23 Oct
Rain
21°14°
Saturday
24 Oct
Cloudy
16°13°
Sunday
25 Oct
Cloudy
18°13°
Monday
26 Oct
Cloudy
17°14°
Tuesday
27 Oct
Rain
16°14°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Ljubljana Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Ljubljana-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Ljubljana-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Ljubljana-Istanbul flights, you can use Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Ljubljana-Istanbul is 1280 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ljubljana-Istanbul flights is Friday.
Pegasus, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Ljubljana-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately $78.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Lufthansa
$316
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Pegasus
$78
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Air Serbia
$141
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
LOT Polish Airlines
$129
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage
Turkish Airlines
$193
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
$403
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 12.10.2026

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