Cheap flights from Banja Luka to Istanbul from $165 BNX → IST, SAW
Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $165 with Ryanair, 27 Dec, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $165, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $165 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $176 to $230.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$165
27 Dec · Ryanair
Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 7:20 a.m. · 61 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$165 27 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $90 to $237.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 26 Dec to 3 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 27 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | $230 | Wizz Air | Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $165 | Ryanair | Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Jan 2027 | $176 | Air Serbia | Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $449 | Wizz Air | Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $227 | Air Montenegro | Banja Luka Airport (BNX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $165.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Air Montenegro.
Premium cabin fares from Banja Luka to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 27 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Banja Luka to Istanbul?
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $199 | $193 | +116% | 13 |
| 7–13 days | $199 | $139 | +116% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $199 | $96 | +116% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $165 | $104 | +79% | 7 |
| 90–179 days | $92 | $90 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Sarajevo → Istanbul
141 km from Banja Luka
$92
16 Nov – 23 Nov · SJJ → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Zagreb → Istanbul
150 km from Banja Luka
$156
24 Nov – 1 Dec · ZAG → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Tuzla → Istanbul
120 km from Banja Luka
$436
30 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 · TZL → SAW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Sarajevo → Istanbul
141 km from Banja Luka
$50
$115 less than flying from Banja Luka
16 Nov · SJJ → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Zagreb → Istanbul
150 km from Banja Luka
$83
$82 less than flying from Banja Luka
6 Feb 2027 · ZAG → SAW · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Tuzla → Istanbul
120 km from Banja Luka
$127
$38 less than flying from Banja Luka
30 Jan 2027 · TZL → SAW · 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Osijek → Istanbul
145 km from Banja Luka
$158
$7 less than flying from Banja Luka
13 Nov · OSI → SAW · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 27 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Banja Luka to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $165 with Ryanair, 27 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $176 to $230.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Banja Luka to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $165, 27 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Banja Luka to Istanbul?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Banja Luka to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 27 Dec, takes 61 h 10 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Banja Luka to Istanbul?
Between 26 Dec and 3 Jan 2027, Wizz Air has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 1 and Air Serbia on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work