Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Sarajevo is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to SJJ start at 07:25 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 16:25 with Pegasus. In total, there are 45 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SAW to SJJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sarajevo — and maybe even more of Bosnia and Herzegovina if your schedule allows.
Pegasus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SAW to SJJ flights is Pegasus.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SAW and SJJ include:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Vienna International Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight is RM170. A round-trip fare is currently RM348. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to SJJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAW to SJJ.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the flights that depart from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAW:
Arriving at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJJ if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Sarajevo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 387rentacar, Carwiz or Goldcar and experience more of Sarajevo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sarajevo International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to central Sarajevo
Sarajevo International Airport to central Sarajevo has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Sarajevo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Sarajevo International Airport for August if you want to go to Sarajevo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to SJJ in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
You've visited Sarajevo, now it's time to discover other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Journey around 137 kilometres north-west to Banja Luka to tick off its popular sights. From Ferhadija Mosque to Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Zenica is another sought-after destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 56 kilometres north-west of Sarajevo. No journey is complete without seeing Setaliste babina rijeka, Konjska Česma and Nišani.
