Travelling from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to SJJ.
With more travellers during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Chicago to SJJ with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ORD and SJJ include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Chicago 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 answer:
70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to SJJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Book a hotel near SJJ if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport flight.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Central Sarajevo is around 10 kilometres from Sarajevo International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
₹ 32,172 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport. Return flights start at ₹ 58,425. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to SJJ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
November is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sarajevo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Chicago to SJJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sarajevo to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
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 in cooler conditions.
More about Sarajevo
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Sarajevo International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sarajevo:
Skakavac and Ferhadija Mosque are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Sarajevo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Site of the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Around 225 kilometres northwest of Sarajevo, Bihać is another essential stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina. No visit is complete without checking out Una National Park, Fethija Mosque and View on Una river and City Bridge.
