Munich to Sarajevo flights
Sarajevo lies 708 km (440 mi) south-east of Munich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Munich | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 1.5 million | 696,731 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | SJJ, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sarajevo
Crossing from Germany into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Euro to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Munich
Munich is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Munich Airport (MUC), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Innsbruck Airport (INN, 99 km).
Arriving in Sarajevo
Sarajevo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,666 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tuzla International Airport (TZL, 74 km), Mostar International Airport (OMO, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,666 ft | 1,708 ft |
| Tuzla International Airport | TZL | 74 km (46 mi) | 8,152 ft | 784 ft |
| Mostar International Airport | OMO | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,874 ft | 156 ft |
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Staying in Sarajevo
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 798 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (574), and 15 are five-star. Across 443 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 215,139 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sarajevo from Munich?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Sarajevo by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Munich and Sarajevo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Sarajevo flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ); Sarajevo also has TZL, OMO.
What currency do I need in Sarajevo?
The Marka (BAM).
Where can I stay in Sarajevo?
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.