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Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Sarajevo.

Flights from Vienna to Sarajevo usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SWISS: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Vienna to Sarajevo.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £110 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £187 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

One-stop flights from Vienna to Sarajevo most commonly connect through:

• Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 1% of one-stop connections

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Vienna to Sarajevo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £172 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £222, a difference of £50. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vienna to Sarajevo route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 17 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Sarajevo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sarajevo are Bosnian History Museum, Emperor's Mosque, and Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque. These are among the most viewed places in Sarajevo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Sarajevo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 and lands at 13:57
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 23:22.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £185. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Vienna to Sarajevo takes 1h 07m, covering 308 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Vienna to Sarajevo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £168, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Austrian Airlines is the only airline operating Vienna to Sarajevo flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 15m, compared to 5h 59m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 6h 25m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Sarajevo Butmir Airport (SJJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Budget
• CarWiz
• Avis
• United Rent A Car

Return flights from Vienna to Sarajevo range from £153 to £229, with an average of £185 over the past 12 months. Anything below £153 counts as a good deal.