Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Ljubljana.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LJU to BCN flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LJU and BCN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
R 597 is currently the best price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,215. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LJU to BCN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
80.37% of flights leaving Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LJU.
To get to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LJU:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Reserve a hotel close to BCN if you're on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and chase adventure across Barcelona and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Barcelona. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LJU to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Spain, consider Logroño, about 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are among its highlights.