Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HEL to SJJ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and SJJ include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Vienna International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
$145 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $297. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to SJJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HEL to SJJ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and explore beyond Sarajevo's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
From Sarajevo International Airport, Sarajevo is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sarajevo in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sarajevo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to SJJ sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has its own special appeal, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, head for Zenica, about 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are highlights.