Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Quick Facts
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) is a Schengen Area airport in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport LJU
City Ljubljana
Country Slovenia
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code LJU
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City Ljubljana
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Country Slovenia
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Transit at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Slovenia.
Transit FAQs — Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
Do I need a visa to transit through Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is in Slovenia, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Ljubljana during your layover.
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