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Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Sarajevo8.9km
Distance to Hrid8.9km
Most popular destinationTbilisi

About Sarajevo International Airport

  • Located in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo International Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Sarajevo.

  • The airport connects the wider region, with passengers from nearby Zenica and Tuzla also relying on it for flights.

  • Choose from these top airlines at Sarajevo International Airport for your next journey:

  • Not sure where to head if you're planning to fly out of Sarajevo? Direct flights from Sarajevo International Airport can take you to some exciting destinations, including:

    • Istanbul

    • Vienna

    • Zagreb

    • Frankfurt

    • Belgrade

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Sarajevo International Airport. Long summer days and warm weather draw visitors to the city and surrounding mountains, while July and August mark the peak of European summer travel, bringing strong leisure demand across international routes.

  • February, March, and December tend to see the lowest arrival volumes at Sarajevo International Airport. December sits outside the main ski and holiday rush for many travellers, while February and March fall in the quieter stretch of late winter, when broader demand across the region generally runs low.

How to get from Sarajevo International Airport to Sarajevo

  • You can travel to the centre of Sarajevo by bus from the airport. The Centrotrans Airport Bus takes around 30 minutes to reach a central hub like Baščaršija.

  • Sarajevo Taxi, Crveni Taxi and Žuti Taxi are some of the taxi options in Sarajevo.

  • How long it takes to drive from Sarajevo International Airport to Sarajevo depends on traffic conditions, but on average it's around 20 minutes.

  • Taxis are the most straightforward option from Sarajevo International Airport into the city centre. Rideshare apps also operate here, and some hotels offer private transfer services worth arranging in advance.

How to get to Sarajevo International Airport from Sarajevo

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Centrotrans Airport Bus. Hop on at Baščaršija and it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport.

  • The drive from the centre of Sarajevo to the airport takes about 20 minutes.

  • Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the most common way to reach Sarajevo International Airport from the city centre. If you prefer not to drive, some private shuttle services also operate transfers to the airport.

Sarajevo International Airport facilities

  • Sarajevo International Airport has a single terminal.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you won't go hungry before your flight. You'll also find sit-down restaurants.

  • Work in a little airport shopping before boarding. Browse or stock up on last-minute items at the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, and fashion and accessories. And if you've still got time before departure, check out the souvenirs and gifts.

  • Not boarding for a while? You may be able to wait in an airport lounge instead of at the gate. Airport lounges and Business and first class lounges are available at Sarajevo International Airport.

  • You'll find several options for parking at Sarajevo International Airport. These are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Sarajevo International Airport

  • Booked a late flight to Sarajevo International Airport or heading out bright and early? Hotel Brčko gas Sarajevo is a good fit for a quick airport stop. It features a lowered bathroom sink, parking, and Wi-Fi and is about 2 kilometres away.

  • Another option nearby is Orange Hotel. Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include a restaurant, a lounge, and a safe deposit box.

  • Or turn a travel day into an easier stay at Hotel Ada - Otoka. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers express check-in, a laundry, parking, and more.

Car rental options near Sarajevo International Airport

Sarajevo International Airport FAQs

Yes. There are 387rentacar, OK Mobility, Flex To Go, Budget, Carwiz, MOVIS, Sixt, AUTOWILL rent a car and Avis pick-up points in or near to Sarajevo International Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Sarajevo International Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Sarajevo International Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Sarajevo International Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Sarajevo International Airport’s departure lounge.

Hotel Brčko gas Sarajevo is the highest-rated hotel near Sarajevo International Airport, just 1.8km away. Other great hotels nearby include Malak Regency Hotel (2.4km from the airport), and Hotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Thermal Spa Resort (2.2km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Sarajevo International Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Sarajevo International Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Sarajevo International Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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