Flying from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
Your flight from New York to SJJ won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to SJJ. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to SJJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Sarajevo International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJJ if you're catching a late flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and explore beyond Sarajevo's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your New York to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sarajevo. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
R 4,073 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Sarajevo International Airport. A return flight starts from R 5,656. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to SJJ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your New York to Sarajevo International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to SJJ.
Hunt for savings on a flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Plan your visit to Sarajevo in April for a quieter experience.
Book a New York 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).
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sarajevo
Start your Sarajevo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Sarajevo International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Skakavac and Bascarsija are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Sarajevo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ferhadija Mosque.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
You've seen Sarajevo, now it's time to discover other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travel about 137 kilometres north-west to Banja Luka to tick off its top sights. From Kozara Ultra Trail to Hot Springs and Banjaluka, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bihać is another well-known destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No journey is complete without a visit to Una National Park, Plaža na Uni and Bihać ️ Una View Point.
