Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour ahead of Sarajevo.
Your SJJ to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Athens (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SJJ and ATH:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 1,465 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,855. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from SJJ to ATH by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
When it comes to Sarajevo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sarajevo to Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SJJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in January.
Book your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJJ to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.