Flying from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
Sarajevo and Basel are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your SJJ to BSL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. These are the top stopovers between SJJ and BSL:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
C$108 is currently the best price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. A return flight starts at C$253. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJJ to BSL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
67.19% of flights departing from Sarajevo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Sarajevo International Airport from central Sarajevo, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SJJ:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're getting in on a late Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BSL:
Follow your own route with an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and venture far and wide through Basel and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from EuroAirport Swiss about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
From EuroAirport Swiss, Basel is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the busiest month to visit Basel. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to go to Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJJ to BSL in January. Average temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've seen Basel, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometres east to Zurich to tick off its popular sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, about 72 kilometres south of Basel. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are key highlights.
