Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Helsinki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Ljubljana.
Flights from LJU to HEL start from 09:25 — the first with Finnair. The last departure is at 09:25 with Finnair. Overall, there are four weekly Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flights.
Your LJU to HEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair offers direct flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Helsinki — and maybe even more of Finland if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Finnair.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between LJU and HEL:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is P7,060. A return ticket right now is P12,460. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LJU to HEL, reserve your trip ten months before your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LJU arrive on schedule 80.37% of the time.
To get to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LJU:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to explore Helsinki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LJU to HEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Espoo is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Helsinki. Around 16 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another favourite stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.