Banja Luka travel guide
Banja Luka Tourism | Banja Luka Guide
You're Going to Love Banja Luka
With a population of 221.106, Banja Luka is the largest city in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Banja Luka has to offer.
When to visit Banja Luka
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Banja Luka in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Banja Luka, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Banja Luka
Plane
When flying to Banja Luka, you’ll arrive at Banja Luka (BNX), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Banja Luka from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Banja Luka is to pick up a car hire from Sarajevo, which is about 140 km from Banja Luka. You’ll find branches of 387 Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in Sarajevo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Banja Luka, including FlixBus, Globtour and BlaBlaBus. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Banja Luka takes 266 km and will cost you around £49. From Graz, the ticket costs about £83 for a journey of 612 km. The most popular bus station is Banja Luka Banja Luka, located 3.1 km from the city centre of Banja Luka. Banja Luka central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Banja Luka
Where to stay in Banja Luka
Average rates range from around £33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £216 and up for a 5-star experience.