Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Sarajevo is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ATH to SJJ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sarajevo — and maybe even more of Bosnia and Herzegovina if time allows.
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and SJJ:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Right now, 67 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 160 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to SJJ, reserve your journey nine months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on schedule at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJJ:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and discover 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 about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, Sarajevo is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sarajevo in April.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to SJJ in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina just waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a visit to Banja Luka will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Zenica, about 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are key reasons to visit.