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$88+ Cheap flights from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJJ — IST
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sarajevo Butmir to Istanbul are usually found in March or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$88
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$173

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:30 pmSJJ - IST
Nonstop2h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/106:50 pmIST - SJJ
Nonstop1h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$150
This Air Serbia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Serbia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:10 pmSJJ - IST
1 stop11h 20mAir Serbia
Fri 10/103:40 pmIST - SJJ
1 stop24h 00mAir Serbia
Deal found 4/1$164
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/122:30 pmSJJ - IST
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:35 pmIST - SJJ
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:10 pmSJJ - IST
1 stop9h 40mLOT
Sun 7/67:00 amIST - SJJ
1 stop6h 30mLOT
Deal found 4/1$241
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/254:15 pmSJJ - IST
2 stops30h 55mCroatia Airlines
Mon 7/75:05 amIST - SJJ
2 stops18h 45mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 4/1$264
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:15 amSJJ - IST
1 stop9h 45mLufthansa
Sat 4/52:00 pmIST - SJJ
1 stop9h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$484
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/282:10 pmSJJ - IST
1 stop26h 15mflydubai
Tue 7/292:10 amIST - SJJ
1 stop35h 40mflydubai
Deal found 4/1$947

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Sarajevo

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Tue 5/13

8:55 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

12:45 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$171

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Mon 5/12

2:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

8:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$181

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Fri 9/26

3:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

4:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$189

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Wed 6/25

1:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 7/6

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$241

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Wed 6/25

4:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops30h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 7/7

5:05 am-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$264

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Wed 4/30

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

2:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$486

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Mon 7/28

2:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

2:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$947

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Thu 4/10

8:40 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$88

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Sat 5/17

3:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop11h 20m

$122

SarajevoIstanbul

SJJ - IST

SJJIST

Sarajevo Butmir

Thu 7/17

8:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop10h 50m

$204

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Compare providers for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sarajevo to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sarajevo-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sarajevo-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sarajevo-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sarajevo-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sarajevo-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Sarajevo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJJ to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LOT, Turkish Airlines and Croatia Airlines from Sarajevo to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.
Croatia Airlines
6.8
Okay
53 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,963 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
133 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tomasz,Jan 2025

JFK - WAW

The food this time was delicious. Pasta meal with mushroom sauce, cobb salad, and real metal utensils.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul?

    Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul. 3 airlines have flights from Butmir to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sarajevo Butmir to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $171, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Serbia and LOT - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $189 and $241, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Serbia and Croatia Airlines, with prices starting from $122 and $228, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport?

    While on average a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport is generally $502, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (Sarajevo Butmir - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $93 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sarajevo to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sarajevo to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Sarajevo to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sarajevo to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sarajevo to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$73Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$79Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$139Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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