Sarajevo to Rome flights
Rome lies 524 km (325 mi) south-west of Sarajevo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 25 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.
| Sarajevo | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Italy |
| Population | 696,731 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SJJ, 3 km out | CIA, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rome
Crossing from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Italy: money changes from the Marka to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport | CIA | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,226 ft | 427 ft |
| Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | FCO | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,801 ft | 13 ft |
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Staying in Rome
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Common questions
How far is Rome from Sarajevo?
524 km (325 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sarajevo.
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Rome by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sarajevo and Rome?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sarajevo to Rome flights?
Typically Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA); Rome also has FCO.
What currency do I need in Rome?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rome?
Our booking partner lists 19,495+ places to stay in Rome, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.