Flying from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU): what you need to know
Ljubljana is one hour behind Sofia and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SOF to LJU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SOF and LJU include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight is R 1,420. A return fare right now is R 3,016. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SOF to LJU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SOF to LJU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% touch down on time at their destination.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LJU instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Garage Nr1, Carwiz or Avant Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ljubljana and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to central Ljubljana
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Ljubljana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ljubljana in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ljubljana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to LJU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Slovenia
Ljubljana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Slovenia waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres north-east of Ljubljana, a trip to Maribor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bičarjev park, Talcem and McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
Celje is another well-known destination in Slovenia and is around 64 kilometres east of Ljubljana. No journey is complete without dropping by Grad Prešnik, Savinja riverbank and Celje railway station.
