Flying from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Sarajevo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SJJ to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sarajevo International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SJJ and AMS include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sarajevo International Airport, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sarajevo to Sarajevo International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJJ:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sarajevo International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo to explore Amsterdam and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Amsterdam in February.
Book your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you'd like to visit Amsterdam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJJ to AMS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of the Netherlands. Journey around 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its top attractions. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
The Hague is another standout destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without dropping by Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.