Cheap Flights to Sarajevo
[[Flight-Schedule]]About the Origin Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of the Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is one amongst historical cities in Europe and considered as the largest city in the country with an estimated population of 430,000. The city is popular as it is a diverse land with different religions and traditions. Islam, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Judaism are coexisting in the city from centuries. The city is the center for Eastern & Western Roman Empire split and has Roman Catholics on west, Orthodox in east, and Ottoman to the south. It is the place, where ‘Archduke Franz Ferdinand’ was assassinated, which leads directly to the First World War. During 1992-95, the city was severely battered by the Yugoslavia and lost most of its cultural and architectural marvels. However, in recent years, it is recuperating with cosmopolitan environment and acclaimed as one of the rapidly growing city and safest, liveable city in South Eastern Europe.
Tourist Attractions
The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina boasts plenty of scenic places and Ottoman architectural marvels, hill top views, museums, and religious edifices. Enjoy your visit from the beautiful Old Town and its cobbled streets, and religious buildings. Latin Bridge is one of the must see location in the city, where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Heir of the Austrian Hungarian empire was assassinated) reveals the history of the city. Surrounding hill areas offer great views, however visitors should stick to the path, and should not distract from the way (Land mines are still there, which were mounted during the war). Yellow Fortress, Cemeteries, Markale Market Palce, Vrelo Bosne, Vijecnica, Morica Han, Sebilj fountain, and art galleries are the historical places to explore in the city. Conversely, there are plentiful museums, which are exhibiting the historical artefacts and cultural inheritance of the city.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
The city is a home for carpets and grand malls in the nation. While visiting the city, tourists can experience the traditional shopping at Baščaršija (Bedesten). This is a covered market place with plentiful shops and this was built by Ottomans during 15th century. Sarajevo City Center, BBI Center, Alta Shopping Center, Bosmal City Center, Importanne Center, Mercator Sarajevo, Grand Centar Ilidža, and Mercator Dobrinja are the prime shopping malls with numerous stores. Visitors can find wide range of shopping collection in these modern malls. Bosnian food varieties are unique and deliciously luring. Cevapi is the most available food in the nation and in its capital, Sarajevo. Whilst there are pita, Balkan kebab, Burek, and many more local delights ubiquitously available in the city. Along with the local cuisines, restaurants will offer plentiful varieties of other continental delights. Domestic beers are the choice of most of the locals and visitors. Distinct brands of beers will be served in bars and taverns along with delicious local snacks. Rakija, (a Bosnian alcohol beverage) comes in different tastes and will be available all over the city.
Festivals & Seasons
Sarajevo never stops celebrating festivals. Its calendar is packed with enormous events and festivals. Being the capital of the city, it hosts most of the national festivals, annual days, parades, and religious festivals. As the city embraces distinct religions, it celebrates all the religious festivals and rituals with a great joy.
Transportation within the City
GRAS runs the public transit in the city. Most of the city districts will be covered through the tram network. Usually, trams are crowded with commuters and locals, try this if they found free. Taxis and cars are the best way to explore the city. However, after stepping in to the city, visitors are recommended to purchase the city map, which is useful for walking tours.
Popular Sports in Sarajevo
Being the capital of the nation, it hosts numerous sports events. It was the host for 1984 Summer Olympics and 51st World Military Skiing Championship in 2011. During the Bosnian War, it lost many sports avenues; however, the city is now ready to host any kind of sports events. In 2017, the city is going to host the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival (EYOWF). FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar are the two popular soccer teams from the city, who often featured in national level events and European international cups.
Weather in Sarajevo
Sarajevo enjoys humid continental climate with hot summers and chilly snowy winters. During summer the climate will be quite warm with an average daily high temperature above 23°C. August is the hottest month of the year. The city is an excellent spot for winter with an average daily temperature below 8°C, which lasts from November through February. Early fall and late spring are good seasons to enjoy the weather in Sarajevo; they have mild temperatures and pleasant climate. Pretty rainfall will be received in the evenings throughout the year. All the seasons are preferred time to visit Sarajevo, depending on your individual concerns.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 123.
About Sarajevo Airport & Location
Sarajevo International Airport (IATA: SJJ, ICAO: LQSA) is the primary gate to Bosnia and Herzegovina, located suburb of Butmir for about 6 kilometers southwest of the city Sarajevo. The airport has nonstop flights for around seventeen cities and it is hub for flagship carrier ‘BH Airlines’. Nearly 210 domestic and international flights depart through this airport each week and have direct flights to many cities in Europe and United States.
Airline Information
Sarajevo International Airport is served by large number of airlines to domestic and international destinations namely
and Pegasus Airlines.Airport Terminal Information
The city airport has a single terminal with two level building, which can accommodate around 8 million passengers per year, twelve check-in counters, five passenger gates, and spacious central hall. The terminal is fully equipped with all passenger amenities.
Local Transportation at Sarajevo Airport
Sarajevo International Airport can be reached only by taxis; there is no public transportation available to and from the airport.
Airport Facilities
Restaurants, bars, snack bars, fast food centres, VIP lounge, VIP treatment service, Smoking lounge, non-smoking lounges, post office, parking lot, internet access centres, duty free shops, currency exchange, ATM’s, banks, baggage carts, lost and found baggage office, wheelchair service, waiting hall and information desk are the facilities available at the Sarajevo International Airport.
Hotels near Sarajevo Airport
The safest place to stay near the city airport within the radius of 2 kilometers includes, Apartment Samira, Hotel Octagon, Apartment Sarajevo Butmir, Spa Hotel Terme, Guest House Bosnian House, Hotel Crystal, Hotel Terex, Radon Plaza, Apartments Kastel, Ilidza Apartman, Dunja Apartment, Guesthouse Aljic, Apartments Delight Sarajevo, Villa Hipodrom, Hotel Beograd, Hotel Hercegovina, Holiday Home Ilidze, Hotel Elegance, Hotel BP Sarajevo, and University Hotel Emiran.
Sarajevo International Airport Address |
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Sarajevo International Airport, Kurta Schorka 36, Sarajevo 71210, Bosnia & Herzegovina, |
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Ph:+387 33 289-100. |
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