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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ljubljana Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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This would’ve been closer to a 5-star airport sleeping experience had I been more prepared and brought a pillow/blanket. -corib
LJU Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport.
What to Expect
Ljubljana Airport (code: LJU) has a single terminal that handles European flights, but an expansion is planned to begin in 2019. Amenities include free WiFi, a few shops, and several eateries, but everything closes by 11:00PM, so plan ahead for snacks. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Ljubljana Airport
Though the airport closes at night, it seems if you are inside before closing time, you’re able to stay landside. Look for the padded benches in the check-in area and upstairs, or bring a sleeping bag to spread out on the floor. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Ljubljana Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal closes for several hours overnight. As of our last overnight review (September 2015), passengers already inside the terminal were allowed to remain during the closure, but new arrivals were not permitted to enter until the terminal reopened. As of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels directly connected to the terminal, but several small hotels are located nearby. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Ljubljana Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- Business Lounge Ljubljana – Location: Airside, 1st Floor, after Security, near Gates 1–7. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€35 per adult) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Business/First Class passengers of contracted airlines (e.g., Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, LOT, Swiss).
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions operate on varying schedules. Options generally open around 5:00 AM and close by approximately 11:00 PM. At the time of this update, there are no known 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader reports power outlets located behind a padded row of seats and in other areas of the terminal. If you know of more locations, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available in the main passenger terminal and the General Aviation Centre.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Art in the Airport – Art displays and exhibitions are located throughout the passenger terminal.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available landside. Fees may apply; check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits if travelling internationally.
Baby Change Facilities – Baby changing tables are available in the women’s washrooms.
Children’s Play Area – Location: Avionček Terrace and Observation Deck. Hours vary.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available landside near the Departures Hall entrance.
Duty Free & Shopping – Shopping options include a duty-free store, general shop, jewellery/fashion boutique, and souvenir shop. The duty-free shop is open 24 hours or according to the day’s flight schedule.
Information Desk – Information desks are located landside in the Check-in Area and airside in the Departure Hall. Hours unknown.
Observation Deck – Plane-watching area located airside on the 2nd Floor.
Post Office – Location: Departures, landside. Hours: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Fri) • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Sat). Closed Sundays.
SIM Cards – A reader tells us SIM cards can be purchased at the post office, on the landside.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted at the Terrace Bar in the Departures lounge (weather permitting; closed during winter months). Designated smoking areas are also available on the 1st Floor.
Strollers – Since your child’s stroller will need to be checked, the airport has made push strollers available. Location: 1st Floor of the terminal.
Travel Agencies – Several travel agencies have offices in the terminal, including ETI Potovanja, Kompas turistično podjetje, Intelekta M. Sobota, Palma, Turistična agencija Sonč, and Relax Turizem.
Bus
Arriva provides a bus that connects the airport to the city of Ljubljana. As of this update, the bus fare is €4,10. For information about other bus routes and their schedules, visit the Arriva Bus Schedule website.
There is also a bus route provided by AlpeAdria Line which links the airport to the city center. For more information regarding fares, bus routes, and schedules, visit the AlpeAdria Line website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Adria Car • Alamo • Auto Union • Agio Rent a Car • Atet Rent a Car • Avant Car Rental Slovenia • Avis • Budget • Dollar/Thrifty • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Inter Rent • National • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttles
Shared-ride airport shuttle service is offered by these companies: GoOpti • NOMAGO • Zup Prevozi Airport Shuttle. For contact information, routes and more, visit the Ljubljana Airport website.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the taxi rank in front of the airport terminal.
A September 2019 review suggests to avoid the taxi ranks at the airport who are charging €80 – €90 for a ride to the city. If you pre-book your taxi (transfer services, or perhaps through your hotel) the suggested rate is €30.
Last updated: 2026-03-10
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.