Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 559 miles (899 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belgrade, Thessaloniki and Izmir and more.
How many miles IST to SJJ costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $53.60β63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 10,000β15,000 | $75.60β485 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60β435 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $50.60β60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45.60β435 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $45.60β435 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $45.60β435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $120.40β479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to SJJ
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to SJJ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to SJJ with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines, then Ryanair
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and Turkish Airlines, then SunExpress
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Turkish Airlines, then Croatia Airlines
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Vienna (VIE)Turkish Airlines, then Austrian Airlines
- Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and SunExpress
- Via Rome (FCO)Turkish Airlines, then Wizz Air Malta
- Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines the whole way
IST to SJJ: common questions
How many miles does IST to SJJ cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $53.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000β15,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to SJJ?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Sarajevo (SJJ).
How far is Istanbul from Sarajevo by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Sarajevo (SJJ) are 559 miles (899 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to SJJ award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Sarajevo?
The most direct connections are through Belgrade (BEG), Thessaloniki (SKG), Izmir (ADB), Zagreb (ZAG) and Bodrum (BJV). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Serbia through Belgrade.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.