Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Rome: what you need to know
Ljubljana (the location of Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport) and Rome are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from LJU to Rome.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from LJU to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You won't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from Slovenia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your cheap tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
The journey from central Ljubljana to LJU takes around 1 hour and 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LJU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Rome
61 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 150 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from LJU to Rome, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 51 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FCO if you're taking a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from the centre of Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CIA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from LJU to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome. August is the busiest month to travel to Rome. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LJU to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are major attractions which should be on any good Rome itinerary.
Complete your Rome trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Rome and see the sights in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Rome.