Sarajevo International Airport is a large airport serving Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Its IATA code is SJJ and its ICAO code is LQSA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,708 ft (521 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 8,666 ft (2,641 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Belgrade time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SJJ
- ICAO code
- LQSA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,708 ft (521 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.8246, 18.3315
- Time zone
- Europe/Belgrade
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,666 ft · 2,641 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sarajevo International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OMO Mostar International Airport | Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 72 km · 45 mi |
| TZL Tuzla International Airport | Dubrave Gornje, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 77 km · 48 mi |
| DBV Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | Dubrovnik, Croatia | 140 km · 87 mi |
| BWK Brač Airport | Gornji Humac, Croatia | 146 km · 91 mi |
| BNX Banja Luka International Airport | Mahovljani, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 149 km · 93 mi |
| TIV Tivat Airport | Tivat, Montenegro | 161 km · 100 mi |
| SPU Split Saint Jerome Airport | Split, Croatia | 167 km · 104 mi |
| TGD Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase | Podgorica, Montenegro | 179 km · 111 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SJJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 897 | 557 | 484 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,012 | 629 | 546 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,336 | 830 | 722 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,637 | 1,017 | 884 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,924 | 2,438 | 2,119 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,418 | 3,367 | 2,926 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,170 | 4,455 | 3,871 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,617 | 4,733 | 4,113 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,845 | 4,875 | 4,236 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,392 | 5,214 | 4,531 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,393 | 5,837 | 5,072 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,556 | 5,938 | 5,160 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,966 | 6,193 | 5,381 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,321 | 6,413 | 5,573 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,535 | 6,546 | 5,688 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,849 | 9,848 | 8,558 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 136.450 |
| GCA | GCA | 119.400 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.250 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sarajevo International Airport?
The IATA code of Sarajevo International Airport is SJJ and its ICAO code is LQSA.
Where is Sarajevo International Airport located?
Sarajevo International Airport is in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, at 43.8246, 18.3315.
What time zone is Sarajevo International Airport in?
Sarajevo International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Belgrade. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sarajevo International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 8,666 ft (2,641 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sarajevo International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mostar International Airport (OMO), about 72 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.