How do I get from Banja Luka Airport to the city center?

Take the Smiljić shuttle bus for approximately 10 KM (30-45 minutes), or a taxi for 40-60 KM (30-35 minutes). The shuttle waits outside the terminal after each flight arrival and ends at the Old and Main Bus Station.

How much does the Banja Luka airport bus cost?

The Smiljić airport shuttle costs approximately 10 KM one way. Tickets are purchased on the bus.

Getting to Banja Luka Airport

Q: How far is Banja Luka Airport from the city center?

Banja Luka Airport (BNX) is located in Mahovljani, approximately 25 km north of the city center via the E661 motorway.

Banja Luka International Airport (IATA: BNX) is located in Mahovljani, approximately 25 km north of the city center. The fastest access is via the E661 motorway (Banja Luka - Gradiška). The airport is connected to the city by Smiljić shuttle bus, and taxi services are also available. Below you'll find all the information you need to plan your arrival or departure.

How to get from the airport to the city center?

Shuttle bus ~10 KM · 30-45 min

Taxi ~40-60 KM · 30-35 min

Rent-a-car Available at the airport

Distance from airport to city center: ~25 km (E661 motorway, Mahovljani interchange)

Quick Facts

Distance

~25 km

Travel time

30-45 min

Bus price

~10 KM

Operator

Smiljić

Frequency

Few departures per day

Arrival

From the airport to the city

You've landed at BNX Airport and need to get to downtown Banja Luka.

Travel time: 30-45 min
Price: ~10 KM (one way)
Bus waits in front of the terminal after flight arrival
Ends at Old and Main Bus Station
Tickets are purchased on the bus

Travel time: 30-35 min
Price: ~40-60 KM
Available in front of the airport terminal
Agree on the fare before getting in

Drive time to center: 30-35 min
Advance online booking recommended

Departure

From the city to the airport

You're leaving Banja Luka and need to get to BNX Airport.

Travel time: 30-45 min
Price: ~10 KM (one way)
Departs from Old and Main Bus Station
Arrive at least 15 min before bus departure
Tickets are purchased on the bus

Travel time: 30-35 min
Price: ~40-60 KM
Pickup from your address in the city
We recommend booking in advance or using an app

Drive time: 30-35 min
Airport parking: from 3 KM/hour
See parking details below

Tip: Many hotels in Banja Luka can arrange airport transfers for guests. Ask at reception during check-in.

Airport Shuttle Bus

Price

One-way ticket price is 10.00 KM

Departure point

All departures are from the Old Bus Station (Vidovdanska street) and the Main (New) Bus Station.

For more information about departures, visit the operator's website .

Airport and shuttle bus stops

Airport Parking

Banja Luka Airport uses an automated parking payment system with license plate recognition. Payment is available via SMS, at the payment terminal inside the airport building, or through the GoParking mobile app.