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Istanbul to Sarajevo Flight Time: 1h 38m

A direct flight from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ) covers about 899 km (≈ 558 mi) and takes roughly 1h 38m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteIST → SJJ
Distance899 km · 558 mi
Estimated flight time1h 38m
Time differenceUTC-2

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ISTIstanbul AirportSJJSarajevo International Airport
Estimated flight time
1h 38m
Route
899 kmISTIstanbulSJJSarajevo
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
899 km
558 mi
Time difference from Istanbul
−2h
Next steps
Istanbul → Riyadh (IST → RUH)Istanbul → Jeddah (IST → JED)Istanbul → Dammam (IST → DMM)

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Istanbul → Sarajevo Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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How it works

Enter your Sarajevo trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sarajevo-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between IST (Istanbul) and SJJ (Sarajevo) from real coordinates.

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    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 1h 38m over 899 km.

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    We add the time difference: Istanbul (UTC+3) vs Sarajevo (UTC+1).

Use Cases

Read the Istanbul–Sarajevo route math

The estimate case at a glance: about 1h 38m airborne over 899 km (559 mi) with no confirmed nonstop, while the fastest one-stop via Nice totals near 5h 49m including a 90-minute connection.

Convert takeoff to landing clock

Add the 1h 38m duration to your departure plus the 2-hour clock jump back: a 10:00 takeoff from Istanbul lands near 09:38 in Sarajevo local time, and the calculator reruns that arithmetic for any departure hour you enter.

Tips

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    Airborne time between Istanbul and Sarajevo excludes taxi, climb, and holding, so treat the estimate as a floor — and if the two airports sit in different time zones, the arrival clock differs even with identical flying minutes.

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    Compare flight time options for Sarajevo on totals, not headline rates: a cheaper nightly price with expensive transport can cost more overall, so run the full calculation for each option before you commit to one.

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    Save the inputs you used for this flight time run (flight time ist to sjj) beside the result; when Sarajevo prices change, update only the moved fields and keep the assumptions on record for next time.

Common Mistakes

  • Copying Istanbul to Sarajevo Flight Time results between trips without re-entering the inputs: a change of dates, party size, or season silently invalidates every downstream number for Sarajevo. Re-run with each trip's own values.

  • Ignoring visa lead times before committing to the Istanbul to Sarajevo Flight Time: processing queues stretch in holiday seasons, and transport bought ahead of an approval is money at risk. Confirm entry status for Sarajevo first, then book.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sarajevo?

About 1h 38m — an estimate for 899 km at 850 km/h.

What's the time difference between Istanbul and Sarajevo, and how does it affect arrival?

Sarajevo is 2 hours behind Istanbul; a 10:00 departure lands around 09:38 local time in Sarajevo.

Which airport does the calculation use in Sarajevo (Istanbul to Sarajevo)?

We compute to Sarajevo International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Istanbul Airport.

When is the best time to book Istanbul–Sarajevo flights?

May–June and September–October shoulders are usually cheaper than July–August.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Istanbul to Sarajevo)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Istanbul–Sarajevo flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

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