Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Bucharest is one hour ahead of Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located. Bucharest runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your LJU to Bucharest flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LJU to Bucharest with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
LJU is about 19 kilometres from central Ljubljana. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to LJU? If you're catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights departing from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LJU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Bucharest
₹ 8,062 is currently the best price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest flight. Return plane tickets start at ₹ 15,659. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LJU to Bucharest if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near OTP if you have a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LJU to Bucharest.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
If you're staying in central Bucharest (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 8 kilometres from Baneasa Airport (BBU). Look for any visitor information kiosks to get directions after hopping off your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near BBU. Kick back and get cosy after your LJU to Bucharest flight at any of these well-located options:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from BBU two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the most popular month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest. To escape the crowds, head to Bucharest in January.
Book a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from LJU to Bucharest around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
Once you've booked your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Bucharest, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and Caru' cu Bere are a couple of big attractions to add to your Bucharest to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Bank of Romania Museum.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Romania you should also see. Around 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a visit to Iasi will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Galata Monastery, The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary and Monastery of the Three Holy Hierarchs.
Cluj-Napoca is another standout destination in Romania and is around 322 kilometres northwest of Bucharest. No trip is complete without seeing St. Michael's Church, Museum Square and Romanian Orthodox Church of Transfiguration.