Flying from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens is one hour ahead of Ljubljana and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LJU to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LJU to ATH flights is Aegean Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LJU and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, R 1,041 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,480. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LJU to ATH by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LJU land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Ljubljana Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Ljubljana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LJU? If you're boarding an early flight from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ljubljana Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LJU to ATH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
