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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 11:48
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 22:08.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 28m, covering 789 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport range from £186 to £234, with an average of £210 over the past 12 months. Anything below £186 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £210 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £182 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £210 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £156 to £832. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £119, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik (LJU) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

One-stop flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £190 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £215, a difference of £25.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Ljubljana and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 34m, compared to 6h 56m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 14h 44m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of Ljubljana (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.