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Today’s best flight deals from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Sarajevo to Istanbul

December 10 - December 18

Cheapest
Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$100

Round trip

December 13 - December 18

Cheapest
Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$100

Round trip

December 15 - December 18

Cheapest
Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$100

Round trip

December 3 - December 10

SJJ - Istanbul

$149

$101

Round trip

December 10 - December 17

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$101

Round trip

December 15 - December 17

Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$101

Round trip

November 22 - December 17

Earliest

SJJ - Istanbul

$114

$101

Round trip

December 13 - December 17

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$101

Round trip

November 22 - December 18

Earliest

SJJ - Istanbul

$114

$101

Round trip

December 24 - December 27

Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$155

$102

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Sarajevo to Istanbul are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $193–$499, with a median of $328. Current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of just $46. Other affordable options include January, where the median fare is $165, and February, with a median fare of $174.
A typical journey from Sarajevo to Istanbul takes about 11h 30m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once. When flights do connect, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall travel time.
The distance from Sarajevo to Istanbul is 899 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. Despite the relatively short distance, only 28.8% of recent fares are for direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul. This means that most itineraries will involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Regular price: $116 - $337

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul is between $116 and $337. The current lowest deal is $100 with Valuair, for travel from Dec 15-Dec 18.

now $100

Low $116

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $46. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $481. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $46

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $481

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Direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

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Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$168

$119

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$213

$200

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$171

$137

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Valuair

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$143

$104

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Valuair

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$144

$104

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Valuair

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$177

$131

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$309  →  $177

43%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$309  →  $196

37%

11 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 31

$283  →  $173

39%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$310  →  $205

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Sarajevo - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Sarajevo to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $328.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul, with a median price of $46.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 30m long.

Flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul typically take 11 hours and 30 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 71.2% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Sarajevo to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, nearly every day.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, with about 0.9 deals per day.

Sarajevo main airports to depart from

Sarajevo International (SJJ)

Cheapest

Sarajevo International Airport is a good option for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers another arrival choice for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul (reachable by various transport options)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as a major international hub with high flight frequency, despite the distance.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Cheapest

Adnan Menderes is a reliable alternative with extensive European connections and high reliability for Western-bound international flights.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest candidate airport to Istanbul, accessible by road.

📍 ~90 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$334

Burgas (BOJ)

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Best Elite deals to Istanbul

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Sep 08

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$829

$683

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Sep 08

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,344

$995

Save $349

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Sep 07

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,344

$995

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Sep 22

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,376

$995

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Sep 08

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,344

$995

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Sep 07

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,324

$995

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Elite

Sep 07

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,344

$995

Save $349

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Sep 15

Istanbul, Turkey

68% AI deal score

$1,344

$995

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Jul 04

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$809

$684

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Jul 06

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$811

$684

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Aug 31

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,218

$995

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Aug 25

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,207

$995

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Aug 25

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,202

$995

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Aug 20

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,227

$995

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Aug 17

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,191

$995

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Elite

Aug 25

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,202

$995

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Aug 25

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,236

$995

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Elite

Aug 11

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,196

$995

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Elite

Aug 17

Istanbul, Turkey

67% AI deal score

$1,205

$995

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Jul 15

Istanbul, Turkey

66% AI deal score

$751

$684

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Jul 15

Istanbul, Turkey

66% AI deal score

$750

$684

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Aug 13

Istanbul, Turkey

66% AI deal score

$749

$684

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Jun 25

Istanbul, Turkey

66% AI deal score

$773

$685

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Jun 25

Istanbul, Turkey

66% AI deal score

$771

$685

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Jul 15

Istanbul, Turkey

50% AI deal score

$840

$788

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Jul 04

Istanbul, Turkey

50% AI deal score

$878

$822

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Jul 05

Istanbul, Turkey

48% AI deal score

$792

$788

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Aug 01

Istanbul, Turkey

48% AI deal score

$794

$790

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Jul 18

Istanbul, Turkey

47% AI deal score

$788

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Jun 23

Istanbul, Turkey

47% AI deal score

$794

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Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

45% AI deal score

$1,440

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Jun 23

Istanbul, Turkey

39% AI deal score

$1,105

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Jun 23

Istanbul, Turkey

38% AI deal score

$1,237

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $229. Booking 14-27 days out also offered a relatively good average price of $249. In contrast, booking 60+ days in advance saw average prices rise to $511, and last-minute bookings (0-6 days before departure) were the most expensive, averaging $470.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul was considered to be $193 or less. The median price for this route was $328. Prices typically ranged up to $499 for the higher end of fares during this period.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul, with a median price of $46. January and February also offered lower median prices, at $165 and $174 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $328, indicating that these months represent significant savings compared to the yearly average.