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Compare coach and flight for Sarajevo to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sarajevo to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £351 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £351, while a flight costs an average of £351.
Distance: 924 km
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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£351 Average Price Cheapest | £154 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Sarajevo to Istanbul
Compare the available ways to get from Sarajevo to Istanbul, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 9h 52m sooner (4h 12m by flight vs 14h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £351 compared to roughly £154 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Sarajevo to Istanbul
How to get to Istanbul from Sarajevo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sarajevo to Istanbul is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC29213:00 1h50 Sarajevo International Airport 16:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport £96 1 One-way 0 changes
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PC29213:00 1h50 Sarajevo International Airport 16:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport £96 1 One-way 0 changes
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PC29213:00 1h50 Sarajevo International Airport 16:50 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport £96 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
PC29416:10 1h50 Sarajevo International Airport 20:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport £106 1 One-way 0 changes
VF9813:50 1h55 Sarajevo International Airport 17:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport £136 1 One-way 0 changes
OU345 · OU535216:15 6h05 Sarajevo International Airport 0:20 Istanbul Airport £254 1 One-way 1 change
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Best day trips from Istanbul by train
The most popular day trips by train from Istanbul are İzmit, Bursa, Adapazarı, Yalova and Edirne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Istanbul on Omio.


Day trip from Istanbul to Bursa by train
Why visit Bursa for the day?
Bursa is known for its Ottoman heritage, silk trade and Iskender kebab, with grand mosques and historic bazaars shaping the city’s character. Between fertile lowlands and Uludağ’s slopes, it feels traditional, green and industrious.

Day trip from Istanbul to Adapazarı by train

Day trip from Istanbul to Yalova by train

Day trip from Istanbul to Edirne by train
Why visit Edirne for the day?
Edirne was the Ottoman capital before Istanbul and is known for the striking Selimiye Mosque. Bridges, bazaars and Balkan influences give the city a lively borderland character.
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FAQs: Sarajevo to Istanbul
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- Around 22 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sarajevo and Istanbul as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sarajevo International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Pegasus, Lot Polish Airlines, AJet, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, CitizenPlane to go to Istanbul by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AJet, CitizenPlane.
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