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Connecting route · Bosnia and Herzegovina → South Africa

Flights from Sarajevo to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Sarajevo to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 12h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 59m
SJJJNBIST

Sarajevo to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Sarajevo to Johannesburg

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJJ Istanbul (IST) JNB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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SJJ Frankfurt (FRA) JNB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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3
SJJ Zurich (ZRH) JNB
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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SJJ Dubai (DXB) JNB
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~16h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,852 km4,876 miles
Journey time
12h 59mestimate
Time difference
+1hJohannesburg vs Sarajevo
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
SJJ → JNB, HLA

Flights from Sarajevo to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sarajevo to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sarajevo to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,852 km.
Where do you change planes between Sarajevo and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sarajevo and Johannesburg?
Sarajevo: Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Sarajevo and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Sarajevo.

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