Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo one hour ahead of Lisbon.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LIS to SJJ flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and SJJ:
Frankfurt Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
At the moment, AED 271 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 654. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LIS to SJJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to SJJ.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Lisbon. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LIS:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SJJ:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and explore Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, Sarajevo is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sarajevo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIS to SJJ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consider Zenica, roughly 56 kilometers north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are highlights.
