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✈️ Cheap flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Compare fares to Bosnia and Herzegovina from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Sarajevo Intl (SJJ). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJJ | Sarajevo Intl | Sarajevo | Main |
| TZL | Tuzla Intl | Dubrave Gornje | Main |
| OMO | Mostar Intl | Mostar | Main |
| BNX | Banja Luka Intl | Mahovljani | Main |
Sarajevo International Airport is the main gateway, with Tuzla, Banja Luka and Mostar handling smaller flights. Many travellers arrive overland by bus from Croatia (Split or Dubrovnik), Serbia or Montenegro.
📅 Best time to fly to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Best: May to June and September – warm, sunny weather perfect for cities, rivers and hiking without peak crowds.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – cooler days, autumn colours and fewer visitors; December to March for skiing on Jahorina and Bjelašnica.
Avoid: July to August in Mostar if you dislike heat and crowds – Herzegovina can be scorching and busy with day-trippers.
Weather by month in Sarajevo
- 4°Jan⛅
- 6°Feb⛅
- 11°Mar⛅
- 16°Apr⛅
- 21°May🌧
- 24°Jun⛅
- 27°Jul⛅
- 27°Aug⛅
- 22°Sep⛅
- 17°Oct⛅
- 10°Nov🌧
- 5°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Sarajevo | 1,636 km | 2 h 40 min | |
| New York → Sarajevo | 7,170 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → Sarajevo | 10,322 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Chicago → Sarajevo | 7,977 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Miami → Sarajevo | 8,699 km | 11 h 10 min | |
| San Francisco → Sarajevo | 10,132 km | 12 h 50 min | |
| Toronto → Sarajevo | 7,344 km | 9 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Sarajevo | 1,336 km | 2 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Sarajevo | 1,012 km | 1 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Sarajevo | 3,923 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Sarajevo | 5,418 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| Mumbai → Sarajevo | 5,730 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Sarajevo | 9,554 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Sydney → Sarajevo | 15,849 km | 19 h 45 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Sarajevo – A captivating capital where minarets, church spires and Austro-Hungarian facades share the same few streets.
- Mostar – Famous for its rebuilt Ottoman bridge and cobbled bazaar lanes along the Neretva.
- Kravica Waterfalls – A spectacular series of falls and swimming pools, best in late spring and summer.
- Jajce – A fortified royal town with a waterfall in its centre and nearby watermills.
- Počitelj – A stone village climbing a hillside to an Ottoman tower with sweeping river views.
- Višegrad – Home to the UNESCO-listed Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, immortalised in literature.
💡 Flight hacks
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina: questions
What is the main airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The main international airport is Sarajevo Intl (SJJ) in Sarajevo. Other airports with scheduled flights include Dubrave Gornje (TZL), Mostar (OMO), Mahovljani (BNX).
How long is the flight from London to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A nonstop flight from London to Sarajevo covers about 1,636 km and takes around 2 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
May to June and September – warm, sunny weather perfect for cities, rivers and hiking without peak crowds.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – cooler days, autumn colours and fewer visitors; December to March for skiing on Jahorina and Bjelašnica.
Do I need a visa to fly to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
It depends on your passport. See our Bosnia and Herzegovina visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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