Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sarajevo and Zurich follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from SJJ to ZRH start at 09:25 — the first with SWISS. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with SWISS. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SJJ to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SWISS is your gateway to discovering Zurich (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering SJJ to ZRH flights is SWISS. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.18% of the time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJJ and ZRH:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franjo Tudman Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, P3,828 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P9,389. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SJJ to ZRH.
The cheapest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJJ to ZRH.
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Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sarajevo International Airport, data shows 67.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sarajevo International Airport from central Sarajevo, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SJJ:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're coming in on a late Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and chase adventure across Zurich and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to the centre of Zurich has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJJ to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 72 kilometres west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
If you want to check out another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key reasons to visit.