Bursa to Sarajevo flights
Sarajevo lies 972 km (604 mi) north-west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bursa | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 3.1 million | 696,731 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 81 km out | SJJ, 3 km out |
Clocks in Sarajevo are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 2 h journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sarajevo
Crossing from Turkey into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Lira to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bursa
Bursa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 43 km).
Arriving in Sarajevo
Sarajevo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,666 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tuzla International Airport (TZL, 74 km), Mostar International Airport (OMO, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo International Airport | SJJ | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,666 ft | 1,708 ft |
| Tuzla International Airport | TZL | 74 km (46 mi) | 8,152 ft | 784 ft |
| Mostar International Airport | OMO | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,874 ft | 156 ft |
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Staying in Sarajevo
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Common questions
How far is Sarajevo from Bursa?
972 km (604 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bursa.
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Sarajevo by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Sarajevo?
Sarajevo is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Bursa to Sarajevo flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ); Sarajevo also has TZL, OMO.
What currency do I need in Sarajevo?
The Marka (BAM).
Where can I stay in Sarajevo?
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.