Travelling from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Paris has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY) or Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Sarajevo (where Sarajevo International Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Paris to SJJ.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to SJJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
65% of flights taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Think about kicking off your journey from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Transavia France has direct flights from Paris to SJJ departing from ORY. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Transavia France takes the lead in bookings on the ORY to SJJ route.
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to SJJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave Paris Orly Airport reach their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Get ready to board and go from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport can be booked from here.
Buckle up and take off from BVA with Ryanair. This well-known airline offers direct Paris to SJJ plane tickets.
Ryanair ranks first in bookings for flights from BVA to SJJ.
Ryanair is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Sarajevo International Airport flight:
Flights departing from BVA arrive at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SJJ:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, central Sarajevo is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
At the moment, 16 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 34 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to SJJ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Paris to Sarajevo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Sarajevo. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Paris to SJJ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sarajevo
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Sarajevo International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sarajevo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Skakavac, Ferhadija Mosque and Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Sarajevo itinerary.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina you'll want to see. Around 137 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo, a trip to Banja Luka will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
If you want to check out another major destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Bihać, roughly 225 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo. Una National Park, Fethija Mosque and View on Una river and City Bridge are key reasons to visit.