Flying from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Rijeka and Sarajevo share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your RJK to SJJ flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RJK and SJJ:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight is R 1,122. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,535. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RJK to SJJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RJK to SJJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
88.24% of flights leaving Rijeka Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from RJK.
Rijeka Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Rijeka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RJK? If you're catching an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Book a hotel near SJJ if you're on a late Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and explore Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Sarajevo. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sarajevo in April.
When reserving your flight from Rijeka Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RJK to SJJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 taken in the sights of Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
If you want to check out another major stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Zenica, about 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are among its highlights.
