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December 10 - December 18

Cheapest

Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$100

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December 13 - December 18

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SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$100

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December 15 - December 18

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SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$100

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December 3 - December 10

SJJ - Istanbul

$149

$101

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December 10 - December 17

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$101

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December 15 - December 17

Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$152

$101

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November 22 - December 17

Earliest

SJJ - Istanbul

$114

$101

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December 13 - December 17

SJJ - Istanbul

$151

$101

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November 22 - December 18

Earliest

SJJ - Istanbul

$114

$101

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December 24 - December 27

Best

SJJ - Istanbul

$155

$102

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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

Turkish Airlines

Valuair

Last-minute flights going from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$168

$119

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (IST)

Turkish Airlines

$213

$200

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$171

$137

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$143

$104

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

Sarajevo (SJJ) - Istanbul (SAW)

Valuair

$144

$104

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJJ - Istanbul

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.

💸 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

47% AI deal score

$788

From SJJ

Elite

Jun 23

Istanbul, Turkey

47% AI deal score

$794

From SJJ

Elite

Sep 09

Istanbul, Turkey

45% AI deal score

$1,440

From SJJ

Elite

Jun 23

Istanbul, Turkey

39% AI deal score

$1,105

From SJJ

Elite

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.

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Insights for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Sarajevo to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Sarajevo to Istanbul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Sarajevo - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically 11h 30m long.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently, nearly every day.

Sarajevo main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

When is the best time to book flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul?

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