Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo two hours behind Istanbul.
You can choose from 78 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
To ensure you get on your IST to SJJ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Sarajevo (and then discovering more of Bosnia and Herzegovina!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and SJJ:
Skopje International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
68 € is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Return flights start from 132 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from IST to SJJ by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to SJJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Follow your own route with a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience more of Sarajevo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport to the centre of Sarajevo has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sarajevo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to SJJ in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo, a trip to Banja Luka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina, consider Zenica, roughly 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani are among its highlights.