Sarajevo International Airport - SJJ
The Sarajevo International Airport with the airport code SJJ, is located in Butmir, Ilidza in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is just west of the country’s capital Sarajevo. In 2018, an estimated 1 million or so passengers travelled through this international airport, which is an exponential increase compared to the 323,499 passengers that travelled through it in 2001. Sarajevo International Airport also serves as the hub for FlyBosnia. Aside from Sarajevo, Sarajevo International Airport also serves the neighboring cities of Kobilja, Hotonj, and Vogosca.
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The airport sits at an elevation of 1,708 feet. The first flights into Sarajevo started in the 1930s. This was done through an airfield in Butmir. The construction of the Sarajevo International Airport in its new location began in 1966. It opened in 1969. At present, it is one of the busiest airports in the country and in 2017, plans for terminal expansion were announced and was scheduled to be completed in 2020. Some of the airlines that operate regularly scheduled flights into the Sarajevo International Airport include Air Arabia, Eurowings, and Aegean Airlines.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of airport hotels located near the airport. One budget friendly accommodation is the Hotel BM International. This 3-star property is located just an eight-minute drive from the airport. Another great property located nearby is the Hotel Hercegovina, located in Ilidza and is just 10 minutes from the airport.
Alternative airports to the Sarajevo International Airport include Tuzla International Airport. Another option is Mostar Airport, also an international airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SJJ airport.
Most of these SJJ
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the SJJ airport are Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque, Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadium, and Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque.
Map of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Hotels
View all Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (SJJ-Sarajevo Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:18 AM.
The temperature feels like 60.25 with a humidity level of 75 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 63 percent with visibility at 14.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:08 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/16
Broken clouds
62°F
High: 72°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
5/17
Broken clouds
68°F
High: 77°F
Low: 54°F
Precipitation: 20%
Saturday
5/18
Scattered clouds
67°F
High: 80°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Heavy rain
67°F
High: 75°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 90%
Monday
5/20
Heavy rain
67°F
High: 76°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 85%
Tuesday
5/21
Moderate rain
67°F
High: 75°F
Low: 58°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina SJJ airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free SJJ airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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