Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is eight hours behind Sarajevo and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SJJ to YVR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJJ and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $1,261. A round-trip ticket is currently $2,383. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJJ to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJJ to YVR.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
67.19% of flights taking off from Sarajevo International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Sarajevo to Sarajevo International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SJJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJJ to YVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.
