Banja Luka International Airport, International airport in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Banja Luka International Airport is located about 18 kilometers northeast of the city center and serves both domestic and international air traffic. The facility operates with a single 2,500-meter runway accommodating commercial carriers and civil aviation operations.
The airport was established in 1976 to support domestic air traffic during the Yugoslav period. Following the Bosnian War, civilian operations resumed at the facility in 1997.
The airport underwent substantial improvements in preparation for Pope John Paul II's visit in June 2003, marking a period of regional connection enhancement.
The airport is served by airlines including Ryanair and Air Serbia with regular service to several European destinations. Visitors should allow adequate time for check-in and security procedures as at any international airport.
The December 2010 charter flight from Banja Luka to Brussels marked the removal of visa requirements for Bosnian citizens traveling to Schengen countries.
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