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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Sarajevo.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £120 return, compared with £125 via a stopover through Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo most commonly pass through:

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 29% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £115 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £149, a difference of £34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sarajevo are Bosnian History Museum, Emperor's Mosque, and Sarajevo City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Sarajevo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 09:20
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 22:05.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £121. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo takes 1h 55m, covering 557 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £129 to £378. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £81.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo flights. 86% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 44m, compared to 19h 12m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Sarajevo is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sarajevo Butmir Airport (SJJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Budget
• CarWiz
• Avis
• United Rent A Car

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo range from £105 to £168, with an average of £121 over the past 12 months. Anything below £105 counts as a good deal.