How to find cheap flights to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Right now, AED 653 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Sarajevo International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to SJJ for AED 1,169.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Sarajevo, where Sarajevo International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Sarajevo. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Sarajevo, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sarajevo International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Sarajevo
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Sarajevo.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SJJ.
Travel to Sarajevo in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SJJ, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in November if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Sarajevo are typically less expensive.
The weather can make or break your vacation, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Sarajevo is warmest in August, with averages of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -11ºC (12ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
October gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Sarajevo.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during May, which gets around 14 days of wet weather.
Flying to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sarajevo International Airport, these leading airlines make traveling to Sarajevo easy:
Think about booking your SJJ plane ticket with Austrian Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 87% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
On arrival at SJJ, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Sarajevo International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to SJJ:
Sarajevo International Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This rating is a measure of how reliably flights from SJJ arrive at their destination as planned.
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Getting to central Sarajevo from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
SJJ is located about 10 kilometers from central Sarajevo.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to SJJ, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the center.
Expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Sarajevo has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Sarajevo highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Sarajevo:
Skakavac: Offering a great first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 8 kilometers northeast of the center.
Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Looking for more reasons to visit Sarajevo? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 5 kilometers southeast of the city center.
How to get to Zenica from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Going to the nearby city of Zenica? It's about 72 kilometers from SJJ. Allow around 55 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will take you to Zenica in 3 hours 40 minutes or so.
Traveling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Tuzla
Tuzla is another city that you can easily reach from Sarajevo International Airport. It's around 88 kilometers away.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Up for more exploring? Banja Luka is a must-do while you're in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's around 137 kilometers northwest of Sarajevo and features Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden. The main airport for this city is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX).
Zenica is another popular destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is roughly 56 kilometers northwest of Sarajevo. Zero in on some of the best places like Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice.
Or make your way to Tuzla, about 88 kilometers north of Sarajevo. King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Mosque, Arheološki park neolitsko-sojeničko naselje and Park prirode Ilinčica are among the many reasons to go. You can get here by flying into Tuzla International Airport (TZL).
