Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, making Sarajevo six hours ahead of Chicago.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ORD to SJJ flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and SJJ:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight is R 4,991. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,704. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to SJJ, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORD to SJJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Book a hotel near SJJ if you're taking a late O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and see more of Sarajevo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sarajevo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to SJJ in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered once you've seen 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. No visit is complete without checking out Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani.
