Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo nine hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to SJJ flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight is 277 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 705 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PDX to SJJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination without delay.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and explore beyond Sarajevo's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sarajevo in March.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to SJJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is easy to fall in love with, 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 your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, consider Zenica, roughly 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice are highlights.
