Sarajevo Airport

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General information

Sarajevo Airport was reopened in 1996 and has been growing ever since, the airport handled 1.3 million passengers in 2023. One of the places of interest in Sarajevo is located below the airport runway, namely the Sarajevo War Tunnel. During the siege of Sarajevo, the tunnel between the neighbourhoods of Dobrinja and Butmir played an important role.

Where is Sarajevo Airport situated?

Sarajevo Airport is located southwest of the city centre, in the suburb of Butmir. The airport is conveniently located on the outskirts of Sarajevo and close to the M17 and M18 motorways.

How many terminals does Sarajevo Airport have?

Sarajevo Airport has one terminal, namely Terminal B. This modern terminal, featuring three jet bridges, opened in 2023.

A good alternative for flying to or from Sarajevo Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Airport
Distance
Tuzla Airport 77km
Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) 141km
Tivat Airport (Montenegro) 161km
Split Airport (Croatia) 167km
Podgorica Airport (Montenegro) 178km
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Serbia) 191km

Which airlines fly from and to Sarajevo Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    Wizz Air
  • Air Serbia brand logo
    Air Serbia
  • Croatia Airlines brand logo
    Croatia Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines brand logo
    Turkish Airlines
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    Flynas
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Sarajevo Airport.

Activities

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Sarajevo: Franz Ferdinand Assassination & the Start of WWI

Go back in time to June 28th, 1914, and discover how one of history's most pivotal events unfolded. Walk the streets where the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place!
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Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Study Tour with War Veteran

Learn about the Srebrenica genocide - the 1995 mass murder of more than 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks, mainly men and boys, in and around the town of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War.
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Sarajevo: Jajce Waterfall, Travnik & Pliva Lake Tour

Discover Jajce and Travnik from Sarajevo on a full-day guided tour. Explore historic sites, waterfalls, Pliva Lake, watermills, wooden bridges, and receive a free edited drone video of your adventure.
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