Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)

Located in the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the country, welcoming around 1 million passengers each year. Home to 24 airlines, including major carriers Air Serbia, LOT Polish Airlines, and Turkish Airlines, as well as budget carriers Eurowings and Ryanair, passengers can fly to and from more than 30 destinations in 20 countries.

Sarajevo Airport Services

Special Assistance

Special Assistance

Trained staff are on hand to assist passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) to and from the aircraft. Wheelchairs can be provided, or you may use your own, and an ambulift is available for boarding and disembarking if needed. If you require such services, you must notify your airline at least 48 hours in advance to ensure a smooth transfer.

 

The terminal also features ramps, elevators, accessible toilets, and disabled parking spaces.

Fast Track Pass

Fast Track Pass

Relax at the Sarajevo Airport Lounge

Relax at the Sarajevo Airport Lounge

Internet Usage

Internet Usage

Sarajevo Airport Parking

There is only one main parking area at Sarajevo Airport, located opposite Terminal B within a short walking distance. Reserved spaces are also available for disabled visitors, and if you’re picking up a car rental at Sarajevo Airport, the company will have a designated pick-up area. 

Kiss & Fly Zone

Designated area in front of Terminal B

3-minute stay only

Ideal for picking up or dropping off families and friends

Standard Parking

3-minute walk to Terminal B

€2 (BAM 4) for an hour / up to €12.80 (BAM 25) for the day

Best for passengers on short or extended holidays

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

The newly built Terminal B at Sarajevo Airport is an extension of the original terminal building and now serves as the country’s main international terminal. The old section of the terminal is used for arriving passengers on the ground floor, while the renovated section spans across four levels and is used for departures.

 

The two areas are connected via ground floor, allowing transiting passengers to move with ease between Arrivals and Departures. A separate building for VIP passengers is attached to the new section, providing private check-in, customs, and lounge facilities.

Stansted Airport terminal building exterior at dusk.
Terminal B

Terminal B

Terminal Information

Transportation options to and from Sarajevo Airport

Transfer to the city center
By Bus

By Bus

Catch the Centrotrans bus to Baščaršija, the historic city center.

*Departure every 30 minutes.

By Taxi

By Taxi

Grab a Sarajevo Airport taxi to your hotel in the city center.

*Or, for a more personalized experience, pre-book a Sarajevo Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.

By Car

By Car

Reach the downtown area of Sarajevo in 20 minutes.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Sarajevo Airport

Car Hire at Sarajevo Airport

If you’re planning a self-drive holiday around Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can rent a car from Sarajevo Airport on arrival.

Taxis and Private Transfers

Sarajevo Airport – Nearby Hotels

Whether you’re arriving late, departing early, or you’re a transiting passenger, you may find yourself in need of a nearby Sarajevo Airport hotel to catch up on some much-needed rest before traveling onwards. While most hotels are in the city center, a handful are within an easy walking or driving distance.
The glass-walled entrance to the Great Wall Hotel at Sarajevo Airport with a yellow sign featuring a snake.

Great Wall Sarajevo

10-minute walk to the terminal
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The brown and blue Hotel Brčko Gas Istočno building with a car parked in front and snow on the ground.

Hotel Brčko Gas Istočno Sarajevo

7-minute drive to the terminal
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Hotel Almanas

4-minute drive to the terminal
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The grey concrete facade of the Hotel Bosna 1 with a red dragon sign on top of the building.

Hotel Bosna 1

7-minute drive to the terminal
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Sarajevo Airport: 05:00 to 23:00 in summer & 05:00 to 22:00 in winter

Recommended Arrival Times

International Flights: Arrive 2 hours in advance

Airport Codes

Sarajevo Airport Code: SJJ

ICAO Code: LQSA

Contact Information

Customer Service: +387 33 289 100

Frequently Asked Questions

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