Flying from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo is one hour behind Beirut and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BEY to SJJ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and SJJ:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
R 1,505 is the best price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,363. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BEY to SJJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BEY to SJJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
When it comes to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport's on-time performance, 76.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BEY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and see more of Sarajevo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, Sarajevo is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sarajevo in April.
When booking your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BEY to SJJ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
Around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, Zenica is another favourite stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Start your sightseeing at Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani.