Flying from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Warsaw. Explore your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when planning your flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport.
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Warsaw. Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is the most popular route. There are 6 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with LOT at 14:40. Choose the first WAW to SJJ departure operated by LOT at 10:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Warsaw to SJJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) leave from this terminal.
LOT is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport jetting out of WAW.
WAW is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) offers nonstop flights from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ).
Break up your flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Warsaw-Modlin Airport and SJJ are:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
WMI is about 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Warsaw to SJJ, stay in one of these hotels close to Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport to central Sarajevo takes about 18 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling on public transport takes about 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
$105 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport. Return flights start from $297. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's best to book 9 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Warsaw to SJJ within that timeframe.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport, schedule your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to Sarajevo. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Warsaw to SJJ in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Sarajevo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sarajevo right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Sarajevo International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Bascarsija, Latin Bridge and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque are essential stops on your Sarajevo itinerary.
Complete your Sarajevo trip with a car rental
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