Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PHX to SJJ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt am Main Airport is a popular stop between PHX and SJJ.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of PHX.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and discover Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sarajevo in March.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PHX to SJJ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a trip to Banja Luka will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Zenica is another essential stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No journey is complete without a visit to Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice.