Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from LJU to Beijing. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to plan a flight from LJU to Beijing with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Slovenia, you will need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
The journey from central Ljubljana to LJU takes approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LJU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Beijing
C$468 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$915. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LJU to Beijing if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from LJU to Beijing every day.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is about 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from LJU to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing. July is the most popular month for a trip to Beijing. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from LJU to Beijing in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are popular attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Beijing and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Beijing.