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Northwest Bosnia's main international gateway serving Banja Luka.
Opened
1969
Location
Mahovljani (Banja Luka), Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka International Airport (IATA: BNX, ICAO: LQBK) is located near the village of Mahovljani, approximately 23 kilometres north of Banja Luka, the administrative centre of the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It serves as the primary airport for the northwestern region of the country.
The airport handles a modest volume of passenger traffic, offering scheduled and charter connections to several European destinations. It has undergone periodic infrastructure improvements to expand its capacity and modernise facilities.
Due to its regional nature, the airport sees limited but consistent demand, particularly from the diaspora community and seasonal travellers. It competes with Sarajevo International Airport for passengers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Banja Luka is available via taxi and shuttle bus services covering the approximately 23-kilometre route.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Banja Luka have included Air Serbia and various charter carriers connecting to Western European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 23 km north of Banja Luka city centre near the village of Mahovljani.
- ›Serves as the main airport for Republika Srpska, one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- ›The airport has a single runway designated 16/34.
- ›Charter flights to Western Europe are a significant part of the airport's traffic, serving the diaspora.
- ›The airport's relatively low passenger volume makes it one of the smaller commercial airports in the western Balkans.
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