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About Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of the largest city of Slovenia. With 15 museums, 42 art galleries, 11 theaters, and about 150 libraries in the city, there is a lot of importance given to culture and art. There are direct flights from Istanbul to Ljubljana International Airport. Transportation from the airport to the city can be through bus or taxi. In Ljubljana, summers are warm and rainy while winters are cold and dry. The temperature can rise to 27 degrees celsius in the summer. The best time to visit Ljubljana is between May and September. Ljubljana is a very small city and is convenient for cycling. The small town of Ljubljana has various tourist information centers assisting tourists. In these centers, tourists can obtain the Ljubljana card that is specifically for tourists, which will allow them to take advantage of museums, galleries, and public transportation. You can begin the city tour from the Republic Square. The Slovenian Parliament is located in this square. The Castle of Ljubljana is also among the most fascinating as well as most frequently visited locations. The other important castle is the Fužine Castle, which has been restored various times. The most famous bridge in Ljubljana is the Tromostovje. The bridge, located in the center of the city, is also known as the ‘Triple Bridge.’ Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity, built between 1718-1728, is also among the places to visit.
Made with maize, wheat, and buckwheat flour, žganci, is one of the traditional dishes of Ljubljana. In addition, there are many festivals and concerts held in the city between June and September. Slovenian Culture Day, Reformation Day, Assumption Day, and Rudolf Maister Day are some of the special and enjoyable days. Restaurants and bars are popular throughout the city. It is also possible to find lots of locations with jazz music performances.
There are rather large shopping centers outside the city center. The shops in the city specialize in a wide range of products in terms of glass, antique, crystal, and local designs. Among the places to shop are some big stores, such as; Carnolia Antique, Covered Market and Almira Sadar. Also, the city is very safe throughout the day and night.
Transportation to Ljubljana City Center from Airport
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
Ljubljana, located along the Slovenia's longest and one of the most beautiful rivers Ljubljana, lies between the Alps and the Karst Mountains. Ljubljana Castle, standing on a hill above the city for about eight hundred years, is Ljubljana's main attraction. From the castle, the breathtaking green nature welcomes you. Ljubljana, which is the westward side of Slovenia, Central Europe’s new country having only twenty years of history, is the city where the majority of the population lives.
The city, whose symbol is the Dragon Bridge built on the river, draws attention with its well-planned and ordered structures. Joze Pucnik Airport acts as a bridge to the transportation to the city with international flights. In Ljubljana having a small residential area, buses, trains and taxis offer service for passengers all day long.
If you are in Ljubljana for tourist purpose, it is also possible to travel around the city in a short time by renting a bicycle. In addition to these transportation options, you can benefit from a private shuttle or you can rent a car. The airport located near Brnik village, approximately 24 kilometers of Ljubljana, has a great number of options for transportation. Buses offer service throughout the whole week and taxis running for 24 hours are transporting passengers to the city center. In addition, shuttle and car rental companies offer intensive service to meet your requirements.
Taxi
After a long-lasting flight, if you want to have a fast and comfortable transportation option, you can get on a taxi that you can find on the right side of the airport. You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by taxi.
Bus
Buses running on two bus routes that we can define as private and public buses go to the city center. Bus route 28 offers service between 05:00 am and 08:00 pm on weekdays and between 07:00 am and 08:00 pm at weekends. Alpetour, a private public bus, operates less frequently at weekends compared to weekdays.
The private bus offers service between 05:00 am and 08:00 pm on weekdays and between 07:00 am and 08:00 at weekends. When you choose buses to get to the city center, you can reach the bus terminal in the city center located near the train station in about 40 minutes.
Shuttle
If you are traveling in groups or unfamiliar with the city, you can benefit from the services offered by the shuttle companies. These companies offer an easy travel for you because you specify your destination and make the payment in advance. At the airport, GoOpti, Markun Borut, ZUP Prevozi, MNJ, Salzburger Mietwagen, AM-TX and Four Seasons are offering 24-hour shuttle service.
Car Rental
If you are going to stay for a long time in Ljubljana having unique beauties or if you will be visiting different routes, you can have a more economical and comfortable travel by renting a car. Atet, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Avant, Sixt, Agio, ABC and Enterprise are among the car rental companies providing service at the airport.
