Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is 2 hours 8 minutes. Sarajevo's timezone is UTC+1, making Sarajevo 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 45 flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. The earliest departure from SAW to SJJ is at 07:25 and the latest is at 18:15.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Sarajevo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina!). Check out the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between SAW and SJJ:
Antalya Airport
Vienna International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to SJJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is Rs10,044. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs21,355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from SAW to SJJ by booking at least 4 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near SAW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
If you have a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SJJ:
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 53 minutes.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sarajevo in April.
The warmest month in Sarajevo is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from SAW to SJJ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sarajevo
Start your Sarajevo trip right by finding a wonderful stay. Once you've booked your flight from SAW to SJJ, check out our accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Bascarsija, Latin Bridge and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque are among the things you can't miss in Sarajevo.
Complete your Sarajevo trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Sarajevo International Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Sarajevo stay.