Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Leave plenty of time to make your AMS to SJJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between AMS and SJJ:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Zagreb Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Right now, R 1,635 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,552. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from AMS to SJJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AMS to SJJ.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Grab a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and discover Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Sarajevo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to SJJ sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a visit to Banja Luka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, Zenica is another favourite stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. No visit is complete without checking out Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice.