Travelling from London to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in London. London Stansted Airport (STN) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) departing from here.
Sarajevo is one hour ahead of London. Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to SJJ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to SJJ with a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and SJJ include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SJJ flight:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Make it to your destination faster from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Sarajevo International Airport are available from here.
Ryanair UK is one well-known airline that offers direct London to SJJ plane tickets from STN.
The most frequently booked airline between STN and SJJ is Ryanair UK Ltd.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Sarajevo International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Reserve a hotel close to SJJ if you have a late flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Sarajevo International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Sarajevo. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sarajevo International Airport is 29 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 69 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to SJJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Sarajevo International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Visit Sarajevo in November for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your London to SJJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Sarajevo International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Sarajevo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sarajevo right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Sarajevo International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Skakavac, Ferhadija Mosque and Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand are top attractions which should be on every Sarajevo itinerary.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo, a trip to Banja Luka will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Bihać, about 225 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo. Una National Park, Fethija Mosque and View on Una river and City Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.