Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Sarajevo.
Your SJJ to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SJJ and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport flight is Rs16,537. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs43,425. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJJ to ATH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport.
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Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
72% of flights that leave from Sarajevo International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sarajevo International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Sarajevo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SJJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Athens in March.
Book your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJJ to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.