Travelling from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Glasgow.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to SJJ, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to SJJ leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to SJJ flight:
76.7% of flights departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SJJ and fast-forward to bedtime:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sarajevo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport to central Sarajevo is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport is R 1,344. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,789. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to SJJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). August is the most popular month to visit Sarajevo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Book a Glasgow to SJJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sarajevo to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sarajevo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sarajevo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Sarajevo International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Skakavac, Bascarsija and Ferhadija Mosque are highlights which should be on any well-planned Sarajevo itinerary.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
You've done Sarajevo, now it's time to explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Journey about 137 kilometres north-west to Banja Luka to check off its leading attractions. From Kozara Ultra Trail to Hot Springs and Banjaluka, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Bihać, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Una National Park, Plaža na Uni and Bihać ️ Una View Point are among the biggest draws.
