Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to SJJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JFK and SJJ include:
Vienna International Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight is R 3,416. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,457. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JFK to SJJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to SJJ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
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 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sarajevo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Sarajevo in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you want to explore Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SJJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
You've done Sarajevo, now it's time to explore other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travel about 137 kilometres north-west to Banja Luka to check off its top sights. From Ferhadija Mosque to Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Zenica, roughly 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are key reasons to visit.