Klagenfurt is the closest Austrian airport to Ljubljana — just over 1 hour by car. Wizzair and other low-cost carriers operate from KLU. From Bled it's even closer (~50 min). A genuine alternative to Brnik for western destinations.

Getting to Klagenfurt Airport — What You Need to Know

Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), or Flughafen Klagenfurt, sits just south of Klagenfurt city in Carinthia — ~105 km north of Ljubljana via the A2 and Karawanken Tunnel. One of the quickest cross-border airport runs from Slovenia.

From Ljubljana city centre: ~105 km, ~1h 15 min via A2 → Karawanken Tunnel → A2 Austria
From Ljubljana Airport (Brnik): ~85 km, ~1h — Brnik is actually closer to KLU than Ljubljana city
From Lake Bled: ~75 km, ~55 min — excellent option for Bled-based travellers
Border crossing: Karawanken Tunnel (Schengen) · Austrian motorway vignette required

⏰ When to Leave for KLU

Arrive at terminal 2 hours before departure — KLU is a small, fast airport
Leave Ljubljana ~3h 30 min before your flight to be comfortable
From Bled: ~3 hours before is sufficient

Transfer Prices to Klagenfurt Airport

Fixed price, confirmed at booking. Includes pickup from your address and drop-off at KLU departures.

Origin	Car (est.)	Van (est.)	Drive time
Ljubljana city centre	€110	€150	~1h 15 min
Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)	€110	→ ask	~1h
Lake Bled	€150	→ ask	~55 min
Kranjska Gora	→ Ask via WhatsApp		~50 min

Exact price confirmed at booking. Austrian motorway vignette included in the price.

How to Get to Klagenfurt Airport — All Options

Private transfer

Door-to-terminal · Best value for groups

Short drive, simple route — Karawanken Tunnel and you're in Austria. We drop you at KLU departures. For 3–4 people it's often cheaper than individual train tickets plus taxis.

💬 Book via WhatsApp

Train

Via Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof

Train Ljubljana → Klagenfurt Hbf (~1h 45 min), then taxi or local bus to KLU (~10 min). Book on oebb.at. Works well for solo travellers with light luggage.

Rental car

Self-drive & park

Drive A2 → Karawanken → Klagenfurt. Parking at KLU available and reasonably priced. Check KLU parking.

Why Taxi Legende

Klagenfurt is one of our quickest runs — under 1h 15 min, motorway most of the way. We know the border, the terminal, the timing.

Fixed price before you leave. We track your return flight from KLU — if it's delayed, we adjust pickup at no extra charge.

Private transfer only Your own vehicle Never shared

15+ years experience Fixed & transparent prices Available 24/7 Flight tracking included

Klagenfurt Airport — Quick Facts

IATA: KLU · Flughafen Klagenfurt · Carinthia, Austria
Airlines: Wizz Air, seasonal charters
Distance from Ljubljana: ~105 km · ~1h 15 min
Distance from Brnik (LJU): ~85 km · ~1h
Distance from Lake Bled: ~75 km · ~55 min

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Transfer to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) — From Ljubljana & Brnik