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

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 4:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 10:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

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

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo takes 1h 53m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo range from $141 to $232, with an average of $179 over the past 12 months. Anything below $141 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $179 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $176 round-trip and layover options via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) at $169.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $172 to $898. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Sarajevo Butmir Airport (SJJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Budget
• Avis
• CarWiz
• United Rent A Car

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $158 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $202, a difference of $44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Sarajevo.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 44m, compared with 18h 12m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Sarajevo is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Bosnian History Museum is one of the most viewed places in Sarajevo on KAYAK.

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 always check the fare details before booking.