Sarajevo International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06Sarajevo International Airport sits in the Butmir area of Ilidža municipality, about 12 km west of the city centre. A single runway, 2,600 m long, serves the airport. Regular flights began in 1930 and the current airport took its present form in 1969. It reopened to civilian traffic on 16 August 1996 after the Bosnian War.
Services at Sarajevo International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingSarajevo Airport ParkingView parking guide
- 3optionsCar RentalsHyundai Rent-a-Car, 387 Rent a Car, EuropcarView car rentals guide
- 4optionsHotelsHotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Thermal Spa Resort, Hotel Hercegovina, SPA Hotel Terme and 1 moreView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesSarajevo International AirportView lounges guide
- 2optionsShuttlesCentrotrans, Easy Balkan TransfersView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers2.2M2,200,000 in 2025
- Services11listed across 5 of 6 types
- Movements20K19,671 flights a year
- Local timeSarajevo time
- IATASJJICAO LQSA
- Runways1
- Terminals1international
Terminals
1 terminal- MAInternationalMain TerminalAustrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- SarajevoEast of the airport12 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Sarajevo International Airport?
Sarajevo International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: SJJ, ICAO: LQSA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Sarajevo International Airport located?
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The airport coordinates are 43.8246°, 18.3315°.
What services are available at Sarajevo International Airport?
Sarajevo International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 1 lounges, 4 nearby hotels, 2 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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