Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. One airline flies nonstop from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 559 miles (899 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belgrade, Thessaloniki and Tirana and more.
How many miles SJJ to IST 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 | $48–83 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 10,000–15,000 | $70–505 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $45–80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $40–455 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $40–455 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 22,000 | $40–455 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $114.80–499.80 |
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 SJJ to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book SJJ to IST 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
SJJ to IST with one stop
11 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)Ryanair, then Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines
- Via Tirana (TIA)Flynas, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and Turkish Airlines
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Croatia Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and SunExpress, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Rome (FCO)Wizz Air Malta, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Prague (PRG)Wizz Air, then Turkish Airlines
- Via Warsaw (WAW)LOT - Polish Airlines the whole way
SJJ to IST: common questions
How many miles does SJJ to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $48. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (10,000–15,000), 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 SJJ to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Sarajevo from Istanbul by plane?
Sarajevo (SJJ) and Istanbul (IST) 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 SJJ to IST 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 Sarajevo and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Belgrade (BEG), Thessaloniki (SKG), Tirana (TIA), Izmir (ADB) and Zagreb (ZAG). 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.