£68 Find Cheap Flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport – Compare and Save

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Sarajevo and Istanbul Airport.

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

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 Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£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.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £114 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £137, a difference of £22. 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 Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:00 and lands at 09:59
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 22:44.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £119. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 59m, 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 £137 to £453. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

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

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport range from £107 to £148, with an average of £119 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.