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

• Earliest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 11:46 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 10:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

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

A nonstop flight from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 26m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport range from $242 to $310, with an average of $277 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $277 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $243 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to $279 for nonstop.

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 $30–$100 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% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $214 to $1,363. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $141, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Ljubljana to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $288, a difference of $28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 16m, compared with 7h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 44m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Istanbul Airport is 1 hour 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

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