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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ)

IST — SJJ
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Sarajevo Butmir are usually found in March or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Sarajevo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ). 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 August 28, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$176

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo Butmir.
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo. Price data was last updated on August 22, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo is 87 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 Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo (average of $647). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 IST to SJJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Sarajevo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 28, 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Sarajevo. Price data was last updated on August 24, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sarajevo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sarajevo. 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 Sarajevo. Reviews last updated August 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,954 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,954 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

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

    Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Sarajevo. 3 airlines have flights to Butmir from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Sarajevo Butmir should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day.

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

    Currently priced at $78, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ajet and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $88 and $145, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Sarajevo 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 Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo (average of $647). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Sarajevo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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 Istanbul to Sarajevo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Sarajevo. 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$78Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$88Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$145Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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