Sarajevo
→
Dubai
from €1,309 return
About this deal
This is a strong Turkish Airlines Business Class fare
from Sarajevo to Dubai from around €1,309 return.
The reference trip is 25 November – 2 December 2026,
with a 1h10 connection in Istanbul outbound
and 2h05 on the return.
IST–DXB–IST is lie-flat on the dates I checked,
but the exact seat layout depends on the aircraft:
Boeing 777 · 2-3-2,
Airbus A330 · 2-2-2,
or Boeing 787 · 1-2-1 with direct aisle access.
The shorter Sarajevo–Istanbul sectors use
2-2 cradle recliners.
40 kg checked baggage is included.
There are many more dates around this price range,
but I deliberately left out several combinations with
overnight waits in Istanbul.
→ LASTMINUTE CHECK THIS FARE 25 NOV – 02 DEC 2026 → About €1,309–€1,315 through Lastminute when checked. Turkish Airlines direct was €1,373. 5 prepared date combinations below ↓
Detailed flight schedule
→ Istanbul IST 
→ Dubai DXB
Turkish Airlines TK1026
Sarajevo (SJJ) 20:20 → Istanbul (IST) 00:20+1
Flight time: 2h00
Airbus A321 · 2-2 cradle recliner · 114 cm
Connection in Istanbul: 1h10
Turkish Airlines TK762
Istanbul (IST) 01:30 → Dubai (DXB) 06:55
Flight time: 4h25
Airbus A330 · 2-2-2 full-flat Business Class
Total journey: 7h35
→ Istanbul IST
→ Sarajevo SJJ
Turkish Airlines TK763
Dubai (DXB) 08:35 → Istanbul (IST) 12:45
Flight time: 5h10
Boeing 787 · 1-2-1 full-flat · direct aisle access
Connection in Istanbul: 2h05
Turkish Airlines TK1021
Istanbul (IST) 14:50 → Sarajevo (SJJ) 14:40
Flight time: 1h50
Airbus A321neo · 2-2 cradle recliner · 114 cm
Total journey: 9h05
Route map
A one-stop Turkish Airlines routing through Istanbul in both directions.
SJJ
Sarajevo
IST
Istanbul
DXB
Dubai
Fare details + catches
On IST–DXB–IST, the dates I checked were scheduled with
lie-flat Business Class throughout, but Turkish Airlines rotates
several widebody products on the route.
Boeing 777: 2-3-2 lie-flat
Airbus A330: 2-2-2 lie-flat
Boeing 787: 1-2-1 lie-flat with direct aisle access
The shorter Sarajevo–Istanbul sectors are different:
expect a 2-2 cradle recliner rather than a flat bed.
There are more combinations available around this general fare level,
but I left out several that involved overnight waits in Istanbul.
Christmas dates are available too.
The 22 December departure is included below because it may be useful for holiday travel,
but it has a 13h30 daytime connection in Istanbul,
so it is clearly weaker than the reference trip from a journey-quality perspective.
Booking options
The lowest fare I found around the selected dates. Use the Skyscanner search below and compare the available providers before paying.
Only around €58–€64 more than the Lastminute fare range. If you prefer to book with the airline, choose the Turkish Airlines option from the Skyscanner results.
There are more combinations around this fare level, but these are the ones I selected because the routing is cleaner. I deliberately excluded several options with overnight waits in Istanbul.
Airfares, schedules and aircraft assignments were checked at the time of publication and can change at any time. Recheck the final itinerary and seat map before payment.
A very strong Business Class fare from Sarajevo with proper lie-flat seating on the long Dubai sectors, excellent baggage and good reference-trip connections. The score is held back slightly by Dubai's higher on-ground costs and the fact that some alternative dates have poor Istanbul waits.
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Dubai hotel playbook
The reference Turkish Airlines itinerary arrives in Dubai on 26 November 2026 at 06:55 and leaves on 2 December at 08:35. That gives you 6 hotel nights in Dubai. Because the arrival is very early, pay extra attention to early check-in, luggage storage or booking the previous night if you want immediate room access.
Dubai is spread out. Downtown suits first-time sightseeing,
Marina / JBR works better for beach and evening atmosphere,
while Deira / Bur Dubai can offer better value.
Start on Booking.com, keep Karma active,
and compare the exact same room before paying.
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Find 3–5 hotels in the area you actually want. For Dubai, compare the location carefully because Downtown, Marina/JBR, Business Bay and Deira can give you very different trips. Look at recent reviews, room type, breakfast, cancellation terms and the final total rather than only the headline nightly price.
Once you have a room you like, let Karma check whether another seller has the same room for less. This is where Karma can be useful because it saves you from manually checking multiple booking sites one by one. Do not switch unless the room, guest count, breakfast, cancellation policy, taxes and payment conditions all match.
Before paying, search the same hotel and dates on Trivago and compare the final stay total one more time. If the price difference is small, I would usually choose the booking option with the better cancellation policy, clearer conditions or the seller I trust more.
🌙 How many hotel nights?
Check in 26 November
Check out 2 December
Arrival 06:55
Standard hotel check-in will usually be much later
Ask about luggage storage, paid early check-in or booking the previous night if immediate access matters
Flight departure 08:35
Arrange transport in advance and leave a comfortable airport buffer
📍 Best areas to stay
Downtown DubaiBest for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and a classic first-time Dubai stay.
Dubai Marina / JBRBetter for beach access, restaurants and a livelier evening atmosphere.
Deira / Bur DubaiOften better value and useful if you want a more traditional side of the city.
Business BayA practical compromise between Downtown access and often better hotel value.
🌎 How I would use the 6-night trip
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the central city sights fit easily into one or two days.
Use a day for Marina, JBR and a slower beach-focused part of the trip.
A desert excursion is an easy way to add something very different from the city.
The return flight leaves at 08:35, so avoid making the last night too complicated.
✈️ Want to extend the trip?
If you find a longer fare combination that still avoids ugly Istanbul connections, Dubai is easy to combine with another UAE stop.
Abu DhabiThe easiest extension if you want another major UAE city without adding a flight.
Ras Al KhaimahUseful if you want a more resort-focused extension away from central Dubai.
More Dubai nightsSix nights is already comfortable, but Dubai can easily support a longer relaxed stay.
Beach-focused stayAdd a few extra nights around JBR, Palm Jumeirah or another resort area.
🛡️ Practical booking notes
Your flight lands at 06:55, so confirm luggage storage and early check-in before arrival.
Arrange the return transfer before the final night because of the 08:35 departure.
Dubai hotel taxes, breakfast and resort-style extras can materially change the final total.
If possible, choose flexible hotel rates until your flight ticket is fully issued.
For a 6-night stay, compare a mix of city, desert and waterfront experiences rather than filling every day with organised activities.
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