Istanbul to Zgornji Brnik (IST–LJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–LJU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: MS | 18 | 32Q, 73H | 2h10-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | MS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zgornji Brnik from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→LJU | SAW→LJU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · LJU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Zgornji Brnik.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Slovenia. Apply at the Slovenian embassy or authorized visa center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–LJU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to LJU
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to LJU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to LJU ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via INI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).