Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
Ljubljana is one hour behind Riga and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your RIX to LJU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Ljubljana (and then discovering more of Slovenia!) is a snap with Air Baltic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Baltic on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering RIX to LJU flights is Air Baltic. Its services land without delay 71.43% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and LJU:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
C$94 is the best price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$190. These fares can change based on availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RIX to LJU.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RIX to LJU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RIX? If you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Consider booking a hotel near LJU if you have a late Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Garage Nr1, Carwiz or Avant Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ljubljana and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to central Ljubljana
From Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, Ljubljana is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ljubljana in January.
The warmest month in Ljubljana is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Riga International Airport to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIX to LJU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Slovenia
Ljubljana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Slovenia waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Ljubljana, a visit to Maribor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bičarjev park, Talcem and McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
If you're ready to explore another side of Slovenia, head for Celje, about 64 kilometres east of Ljubljana. Grad Prešnik, Savinja riverbank and Celje railway station are among its highlights.