Flying from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Sarajevo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SJJ to SKG flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Thessaloniki (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJJ and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Currently, $23 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $49. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJJ to SKG.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SJJ to SKG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
67.19% of flights that leave from Sarajevo International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sarajevo International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SJJ:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Explore without limits with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and see more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJJ to SKG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres south to Athens to tick off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
