Travelling from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Sarajevo and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 45 Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flights. To jet off early, take the 09:30 Pegasus flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 18:15 with Pegasus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your SJJ to SAW flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pegasus has direct flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
Pegasus is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SJJ to SAW flights is Pegasus. Its services land without delay 66.94% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SJJ and SAW:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Antalya Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
35 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Return flights start from 73 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJJ to SAW, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJJ to SAW.
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Handy information about Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
67.19% of flights that leave from Sarajevo International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sarajevo International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sarajevo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SJJ:
Arriving at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAW instead:
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Getting from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sarajevo International Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SJJ to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among its highlights.