Flying from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport (BNX): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport (BNX).
Banja Luka Airport is located in Banja Luka. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to BNX won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Istanbul to BNX with a stopover. To see the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and BNX include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is approximately 48 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BNX:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to BNX:
About Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
Consider staying in a hotel near BNX if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to central Banja Luka
Banja Luka Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Banja Luka. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
R 2,366 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport. Return flights start from R 5,825. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Istanbul to BNX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from Istanbul to BNX every day.
Personalise your trip with filters. Choose the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to Banja Luka. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul to BNX for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Banja Luka to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -10ºC and 9ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport.
More about Banja Luka
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Banja Luka:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Ferhadija Mosque, Mladen Stojanovic Park and Banj brdo are leading attractions which should be on every Banja Luka itinerary.
Complete your Banja Luka trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Banja Luka Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Banja Luka. Explore the exclusive deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
