Flying from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) taking off from here.
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Bucharest. Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to SJJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to SJJ. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kms (13 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, data shows 71.27% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SJJ and turn out the lights sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sarajevo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport to central Sarajevo is about 6 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Currently, £37 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £119. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bucharest to SJJ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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 notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bucharest to SJJ.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Plan your visit to Sarajevo in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Bucharest to SJJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore 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). Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sarajevo
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Sarajevo International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sarajevo:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Skakavac, Bascarsija and Ferhadija Mosque are major attractions which should feature on every Sarajevo itinerary.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sarajevo. Around 137 kms (85 miles) away to the north-west, top sights here include Kozara Ultra Trail, Hot Springs and Banjaluka.
Bihać is another must-experience destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-west of Sarajevo. No trip is complete without experiencing Una National Park, Plaža na Uni and Bihać ️ Una View Point.