Flying from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to SJJ. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to SJJ leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SJJ flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Sarajevo International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SJJ:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to Sarajevo International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, central Sarajevo is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Right now, R 4,316 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Sarajevo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,538. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to SJJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your New York to Sarajevo International Airport ticket.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Plan your visit to Sarajevo in November for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your New York to SJJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Sarajevo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sarajevo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Skakavac, Ferhadija Mosque and Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand are must-do's during your Sarajevo adventure.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo, a visit to Banja Luka will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Around 225 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo, Bihać is another favourite stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Experience major highlights starting with Una National Park, Fethija Mosque and View on Una river and City Bridge.
