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LJU to IST: distance & flight time
Ljubljana (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
790 mi
1,271 km · 686 nm
2h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
790 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 11m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LJU — Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport · Ljubljana, Slovenia
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LJU
- KLU · Klagenfurt Airport29 mi away
- TRS · Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport55 mi away
- MBX · Maribor Airport61 mi away
- POW · Portoroz Airport66 mi away
Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LJU from IST?
The flight distance from Ljubljana (LJU) to Istanbul (IST) is 790 miles (1,271 km, 686 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LJU to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LJU to IST?
Nonstop service on LJU–IST depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ljubljana and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Ljubljana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LJU to IST?
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Why are some LJU to IST fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LJU–IST tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.