Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo · Bosnia and HerzegovinaICAO LQSA
Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is an airport serving Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 49' 28.6" N, 18° 19' 53.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,708 feet (521 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Sarajevo (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from SJJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEG | Belgrade, Serbia | 120 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 49 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 560 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 230 kg | View |
| SAW | Istanbul, Turkey | 597 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 245 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 1,094 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 275 kg | View |
| BNX | Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 93 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 715 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 293 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 853 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 350 kg | View |
| LJU | Ljubljana, Slovenia | 252 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 443 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| STR | Stuttgart, Germany | 550 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 226 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SJJ
11 active airlines serving Sarajevo International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sarajevo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mostar International Airport | OMO | Mostar | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 72 km |
| Tuzla International Airport | TZL | Null | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 77 km |
| Dubrovnik Airport | DBV | Dubrovnik | Croatia | 140 km |
| Tivat Airport | TIV | Tivat | Montenegro | 161 km |
| Osijek Airport | OSI | Osijek | Croatia | 186 km |
| Banja Luka International Airport | BNX | Banja Luka | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 149 km |
| Bol Airport | BWK | Brac | Croatia | 146 km |
| Split Airport | SPU | Split | Croatia | 167 km |
Other Airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 49' 28.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 18° 19' 53.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.824600
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 18.331499
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Sarajevo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,708 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 521 m
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