Flying from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Sarajevo two hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 17 Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 09:00 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:45 with Pegasus.
Leave enough time to catch your SAW to SJJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Sarajevo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for SAW to SJJ flights is Pegasus Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAW and SJJ:
Vienna Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
68% of flights that take off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJJ instead:
Pick up a Sarajevo International Airport rental car and discover Sarajevo and beyond with your own wheels. 387rentacar, Carwiz and Goldcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Sarajevo. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Sarajevo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to SJJ in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is just one of the many places in Bosnia and Herzegovina waiting to be explored once you've seen Sarajevo. Around 137 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Hot Springs, Museum of Republika Sprska and Botanical garden.
Zenica is another favourite destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No journey is complete without seeing Theme park "Bolero", Sahat Kula and Vranduk Fortress - Muzej Grada Zenice.



