Flying from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Bucharest to SJJ. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to SJJ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 16 kilometers from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
BBU is roughly 8 kilometers from the center of Bucharest. Plan ahead to work out the fastest way to reach your terminal.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bucharest to SJJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Flights from Baneasa Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing right on cue.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you have a late flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SJJ:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, central Sarajevo is around 10 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
AED 147 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 384. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bucharest to SJJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Sarajevo. July is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Bucharest to SJJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sarajevo to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sarajevo
Start your Sarajevo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Skakavac and Ferhadija Mosque are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Sarajevo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometers away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Bihać is another standout destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 225 kilometers northwest of Sarajevo. No trip is complete without seeing Una National Park, Fethija Mosque and View on Una river and City Bridge.
