Travelling from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main terminals in New York.
The timezone in Ljubljana is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located in Ljubljana.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to LJU. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to LJU departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, browse these options when taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to LJU flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Book a hotel near LJU if you're catching a late flight from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight.
Getting from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to central Ljubljana
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to the centre of Ljubljana is about 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Currently, R 3,482 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,360. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to LJU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Ljubljana. August is when most people book flights from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a New York to LJU plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ljubljana to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ljubljana
Start your Ljubljana trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Bike Tour and Dragon Bridge are major attractions which should feature on every Ljubljana itinerary.
Explore more of Slovenia
Maribor is just one of the many places in Slovenia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ljubljana. Around 97 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort, Glavni Trg and Mariborska promenada.
Around 113 kilometres east of Ljubljana, Ptuj is another essential stop in Slovenia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Borl Castle, Ptuj Castle (Ptujski Grad) and Drava.