Cheap flights from Manchester to Ljubljana

The shoulder weeks either side of January are worth a look first, since January is the cheapest month on this route and prices are shown for every month from October through September. Slovenia's summer and the Christmas period push fares up, so moving a trip a week or two outside school holidays usually saves money. Midweek departures tend to be priced lower than Friday and weekend flights, and it pays to check several months before locking in a date.

Easyjet and Jet2 are the ones to check first for a direct trip, as low-cost carriers typically sell baggage and extras separately. Norwegian International also appears on the route. If a connection works better for your dates, British Airways, Swiss, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines and Nordic Regional Airlines route you through their respective hubs, and full-service fares generally include a checked bag. Compare what each ticket actually covers before deciding.

Brnik is a small airport, which means short walks, quick bag drop collections and little queuing after landing — transfers are usually organised within minutes of landing. It sits outside Ljubljana, so you will need the airport shuttle bus or a taxi to reach the centre; both are straightforward and timed to flight arrivals. Slovenia is in the Schengen area, so expect a routine passport check rather than a long border process.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Slovene

Emergency number

112, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+386

Internet domain

.si

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Ljubljana

284 k (2022)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Ljubljana)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check current entry rules for Slovenia and make sure your passport meets Schengen validity requirements before booking.
• Confirm whether your fare with Easyjet or Jet2 includes cabin and hold baggage, since low-cost tickets often sell them separately.
• If you book a connecting itinerary on a single low-cost ticket with a transfer, check how much connection time is allowed and whether the ticket protects you if a leg is missed.
• Verify that the departure is from Manchester International, the only airport serving this route.
• Compare January fares against neighbouring months, since the calendar shows prices for the whole year.