Travelling from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to SJJ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Chicago to SJJ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and SJJ include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SJJ flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and explore Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
The centre of Sarajevo is around 10 kilometres from Sarajevo International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Rs97,653 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport. Return flights start from Rs173,257. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to SJJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Sarajevo. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Chicago to SJJ flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Sarajevo, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sarajevo
Start your Sarajevo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Skakavac and Bascarsija are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Sarajevo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ferhadija Mosque.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Kozara Ultra Trail, Hot Springs and Banjaluka.
Bihać is another must-experience destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No trip is complete without experiencing Una National Park, Plaža na Uni and Bihać ️ Una View Point.
