--- iata: SJJ name: Sarajevo International Airport city: Sarajevo country: Bosnia and Herzegovina lastUpdated: '2026-09-25' officialWebsite: 'https://www.sarajevo-airport.ba/' sources: - 'https://www.sarajevo-airport.ba/' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Radno-vrijeme' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Statistika' - >- https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Dokumenti/Dokument/abe2a67d-819f-4c4a-986f-872bc06af626 - >- https://eaip.bhansa.gov.ba/2026-08-06-AIRAC/html/eAIP/LQ-AD-2.LQSA-en-GB.html - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Faq' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Poslovni-saloni' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/VIP-saloni' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Ugostiteljska-ponuda' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Privatnost-wifi' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Autobus' - 'https://sarajevo-airport.ba/Page/Aviokompanije' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bosnia-and-herzegovina/sarajevo-international/sjj3-business-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/bosnia-and-herzegovina/sarajevo-international/sjj4-premium-lounge quickFacts: - >- IATA SJJ, ICAO LQSA. Operator J.P. Međunarodni aerodrom Sarajevo d.o.o., Kurta Schorka 36. The working-hours page prints every day 04:00–23:30. - >- 2025 traffic on the airport statistics PDF dated 2 September 2026: 2,226,692 passengers and 19,671 operations. - >- One runway, 11/29, 2,600 × 45 m. BHANSA eAIP effective 6 August 2026 lists ILS CAT I on runway 11 only. - >- Commercial passengers use Terminal B. Two business lounges are inside it, and a separate VIP building is hired by the hour. bentoTips: - label: Arrive title: Allow 90–120 minutes detail: >- Check-in desk open and close times are set by the airline, not printed as one airport clock. summary: >- The FAQ says to be at the airport 90–120 minutes before the scheduled departure time on an international flight. category: timing - label: Boarding pass title: A web boarding pass is not enough detail: >- The FAQ says you cannot pass the checkpoint with only a web boarding pass or a pass issued at another airport. summary: >- Web check-in passengers still go to a check-in desk for a document check and a printed boarding pass. category: terminal - label: Hours title: 'Published hours are 04:00–23:30' detail: >- A delayed aircraft may be tolerated up to 30 minutes after closing, with prior operator approval and extra charges. summary: >- The working-hours page prints SVAKI DAN 04:00–23:30. The AIP still plans departures and landings against NOTAM hours. category: status - label: Lounges title: CIP is the card lounge detail: >- Salon poslovne klase II is the meal-and-shower lounge one floor up. Priority Pass lists it for international flights. Paying at the door is 60 KM plus PDV. summary: >- The CIP lounge, after passport control, lists Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Diners Club, and Mastercard Gold, or 50 KM plus PDV. category: food lounges: - name: CIP Business Lounge zone: 'Airside, after passport control' hours: >- Priority Pass lists 00:00–23:59 daily. The terminal page prints 04:00–23:30. Stay capped at 3 hours. access: - Business class when the airline has a contract - 'Frequent-flyer Gold, Platinum, SEN, or HON when the airline allows it' - Priority Pass - LoungeKey - DragonPass - Diners Club - Mastercard Gold - Walk-in 50 KM plus PDV bestFor: - A short wait with a card - Walk-in when the queue is long summary: >- First floor of the newer part of Terminal B, 268.80 m², up to 105 people. Snacks and drinks, not a full meal. Children aged 2–12 are half price and ages 0–2 are free on the 26 August 2026 price list. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal B amenities: - 'Self-service hot and cold drinks, alcohol, and snacks' - Unlimited internet - Digital and cable TV - Domestic and foreign press - name: Premium Business Lounge zone: 'Airside, second floor' hours: >- Priority Pass lists 05:00–22:00 daily and international flights only. The airport page does not print a clock. Stay capped at 3 hours. access: - Priority Pass - Walk-in 60 KM plus PDV bestFor: - A meal before a long flight - A shower summary: >- Nearly 400 m² and 85 seats. The airport page charges business-class passengers 50 KM plus PDV and other walk-in passengers 60 KM plus PDV. The studio apartment is 500 KM plus PDV and the meeting room is 400 KM plus PDV, both on request. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal B amenities: - Hot and cold meals - Separate shower room - Prayer room - Meeting room and studio apartment on request - 'Terrace with a runway view, smoking allowed' - name: VIP Salon zone: Separate from Terminal B hours: >- Book at least 48 hours ahead. The public page takes payment on a proforma, weekdays 07:30–16:00. access: - Pay per hour from 500 KM plus PDV bestFor: - A delegation that wants a private building summary: >- A hired building, not a walk-up lounge. The whole building is 2,000 KM plus PDV per hour for 42 people. The shared lounge for up to 10 people is 500 KM plus PDV per hour. After the first 60 minutes, further time is half price. verdict: skip terminal: Separate VIP building amenities: - 'VIP bus to and from the aircraft, 18 seats' - Hot and cold drinks and sweet and savory pastries - Apartment with a shower cabin waterOptions: [] airportistScore: 5.8 slug: sjj region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/sjj](/airports/sjj). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/sjj) - [Lounge directory](/airports/sjj/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Europe Sarajevo's civilian international airport (SJJ / LQSA) handled 2,226,692 passengers and 19,671 operations in 2025. Commercial flights use Terminal B, open 04:00–23:30, with a city bus to Baščaršija and no rail link. Two business lounges sit airside; a separate VIP building is hired by the hour. ## Airportist Score **5.8 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.8 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 5.6 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 5.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 6.4 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 2,226,692 (2025) - Terminals: Terminal B - Typical security: 0 min - On-time: 0% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - A compact one-terminal international airport - Card access to a real airside lounge ## Watch out for - Mountain weather and CAT I on runway 11 only - Web boarding passes still need a check-in desk - The curb in front of Terminal B is paid - No airport railway ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/sjj/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/sjj/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/sjj/amenities.md) (free) - [Traveler tips](/airports/sjj/tips.md) (free) - [Water](/airports/sjj/water.md) (free) - [Full guide](/airports/sjj/guide.md) (free) - [Disruptions](/airports/sjj/disruptions.md) (free) - [Reviews](/airports/sjj/reviews.md) (free)