Ljubljana Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code: LJU
Full Airport name: Ljubljana Airport
Address: Zg. Brnik 130a, SI-4210 Brnik-aerodrom, Slovenia
Country Dialing Prefix: 386
Telephone: (04) 206 1981 or 206 1000
Website: www.lju-airport.si
Number of Terminals: 1
Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

Ljubljana Airport is located 26km (16 miles) to the north of Ljubljana.

Airport News

Construction of Ljubljana Airport's new terminal building adjacent to the current facility, along with the expansion and renovation of Terminal 1 (to which it will be connected by covered walkway), is due for completion in 2012. Schengen area traffic will be switched to the new Terminal 2.

Driving Directions

From Ljubljana, the most convenient access to the airport is by the E61 motorway. Head north following signs to Brnik, and then follow signs to the airport. Coming from the direction of Gorenjska towards Ljubljana, take the E61 and follow the signs and take a right turn in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Coming from the center of Kranj, the airport is easily accessible by the local road 104.

Car Hire

The following car hire companies are available at the airport: Atet, Avant, Avis-Alpe No. 1, Budget, Dollar & Thrifty Car Rental, Europcar-ABC, Hertz-AMZS and Sixt.

Public Transport

Bus: There are regular bus connections between Ljubljana Airport and Ljubljana, Kamnik and Kranj (tel: (02) 344 600; www.ap-ljubljana.si), around every hour to and from Ljubljana and Kranj. A private bus service to Ljubljana is also available; this goes directly to the city and the trip takes about 30 minutes, while the ordinary bus route takes 45 minutes. The bus journey to Kranj takes 15 minutes. Taxi: The taxi rank is located opposite the terminal. Taxi availability corresponds with the arrival of incoming flights. It is possible to make reservations in advance (tel: (05) 906 0777). The fare to the city center is around €40.
Regular bus connections (see 'Bus' below) link the airport with Ljubljana's main railway station (tel: (01) 29 13 332; www.slo-zeleznice.si) for links with the national and international rail network.

Car Parking

A multi-story car park with more than 1,300 parking spaces is located opposite the passenger terminal. A further 900 parking spaces are located a bit further away from the terminal, but still within walking distance. Traffic lights at the car park entrances indicate the availability of parking spaces.

Information and Help Desks

The information counter and meeting point are located in the departure hall next to the passenger registration counter. The tourist information center is located in the waiting area of the arrivals terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A bank, currency exhange counter and post office are located in the departures area. There are also ATMs available in the terminal, one of which performs exchange operations. Wi-Fi access is also available in the terminal building.
Eating and drinking: There are several bars and snack bars in the terminal building, some of them with premises outdoors during summer. There is also a restaurant that offers both self service and an a la carte menu.
Shopping: The shop and exchange office Kompas offers a wide range of Slovenian souvenirs, products and gift items among other things. There is also an exchange office in the shop. The Medved general store is located in the departure terminal. A Mobitel Center is located at the main entrance of the passengers' terminal, where mobile phones can be rented or mobile phone cards or Wi-Fi cards can be bought. A duty-free shop is located in the international zone.
Luggage: The lost and found counter is situated in the reclaim area (look for the lost and found sign or the abbreviation LL). It is possible to phone for information about lost luggage (tel: (04) 259 4339 for Adria Airways or 206 1226 for all other carriers).
Other facilities: Most of the baby changing facilities are located in the ladies' toilets, but there is one facility in the terminal that can be used by both parents. Medical services (tel: (04) 206 1641) are available for all passengers and visitors who need medical treatment.

Conference and Business Facilities

A large, modern conference hall (tel: (04) 206 1414) is located in a separate building at Ljubljana Airport. The hall can host events with 100 participants or more and a multipurpose hall is also available in front of the conference hall. Equipment at the venue includes an audio system, presentation equipment and a system for simultaneous interpretation. A conference hall (tel: (04) 206 1414) with 22 seats is available in the passenger terminal. It has equipment suitable for mini conferences, meetings and various conventions. A spacious VIP lounge, which includes a press conference room and simultaneous interpretation facilities, is also available. The airport's business lounge gives access to phones, fax and the Internet.