During the month of January, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 189.279 passengers going through its four international airports. Sarajevo Airport recorded 121.762 passengers followed by Tuzla with 34.989, Banja Luka 30.510, and Mostar with 2.018 passengers. When compared to January of 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 13% passengers increase.
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Arkia Airlines will significantly expand its operations between Tel Aviv and Sarajevo during the upcoming summer season, increasing frequencies from one weekly flight last year to up to three weekly services in July and August. All flights will operate on Saturdays (three daily flights).
Two of the weekly rotations will be operated with Airbus A321 aircraft, configured with 219 seats, while the third weekly service will be operated with an Embraer 195 aircraft, offering 122 seats. In total, Arkia will operate 76 flights on the route this season an increase of 46 percent compared to last year, representing 24 additional flights. In 2024, the airline operated 52 flights, carrying 10.500 passengers between the two cities.
In response to growing demand for travel from Israel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israir Airlines will also launch new seasonal services on the Tel Aviv–Sarajevo route. The airline will operate one weekly flight every Saturday from May 23 through October 24, using Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 164 seats.
During the May–October period, Tel Aviv and Sarajevo will be connected by a total of 122 flights, offering 22.442 seats. Of these, Arkia will provide 14.898 seats, while Israir will contribute 7.544 seats.
The expansion reflects sustained growth in inbound tourism from Israel. Last year, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 18.079 tourist arrivals from Israel, marking a 65 percent increase, 7.108 more visitors compared to the previous year. In 2025, Israeli tourists generated 44.492 overnight stays, further underscoring the strength of this growing market.
Source: Zahid Krkić
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to strengthen its presence in the Bosnia and Herzegovina by increasing the number of flights between Copenhagen and Sarajevo during the peak summer travel period. Throughout the month of August, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route, responding to strong seasonal demand and growing passenger interest between Denmark and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The additional services represent a notable capacity increase compared to last year. During the 2026 summer season, SAS will operate a total of 128 flights between the Danish and Bosnian capitals, up from 104 flights operated in the previous year. This expansion underlines the airline’s confidence in the route, which traditionally benefits from a mix of leisure travelers, diaspora traffic, and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) demand during the summer months.
Copenhagen–Sarajevo has become an increasingly competitive market, with SAS facing direct competition from Norwegian Air. Norwegian currently operates two weekly flights on the route, offering travelers an alternative low-cost option. By increasing frequencies in August, SAS is aiming to maintain a strong market position and provide passengers with greater flexibility in travel dates and connections via its Copenhagen hub.
With the added August frequencies, SAS continues to signal its commitment to the Copenhagen–Sarajevo route, while intensifying competition with Norwegian Air during the busiest part of the summer season. The increased capacity is expected to support tourism flows and strengthen ties between Denmark and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: Zahid Krkić
Tuzla International Airport is positioning itself for a record-breaking year in both flight operations and passenger numbers. The establishment of a Wizz Air base at the airport, featuring two Airbus A321neo aircraft configured with high-density seating (239 seats), puts Tuzla on track to surpass all previous performance records. For 2026, Tuzla Airport has 1.030.752 seats on offer, and my analysis projects approximately 800,000 passengers by year-end.
Wizz Air has published its 2026 operating schedule, comprising a total of 4.056 flights and offering 969.384 seats. The airline will operate 14 routes from Tuzla, of which two, Gothenburg (GOT) in Sweden and Larnaca (LCA) in Cyprus, will be seasonal summer services. In addition to Wizz Air, Tuzla International Airport will continue to benefit from year-round connectivity to Istanbul (SAW) through services operated by A Jet and Pegasus Airlines.
Further strengthening the airport’s network, Chair Airlines will introduce seasonal flights between Zurich and Tuzla, operating from June through October, with the possibility of extending services into the winter season subject to market demand. Charter operations will also play a significant role, with Air Cairo and Nile Air providing regular charter services to Hurghada (HRG) in Egypt, while Corendon Airlines and Free Bird Airlines will operate charter flights to Antalya (AYT) in Turkiye.
With an expanding portfolio of scheduled and charter services, Tuzla International Airport is reinforcing its role as a key regional low-cost airport, serving passengers from across Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as parts of neighboring Croatia and Serbia.
Source: Zahid Krkić
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s four international airports handled a record 3.121.858 passengers in 2025, representing a 26% increase compared to the previous year, or 645.720 additional travelers.
Sarajevo and Banja Luka airports both achieved their highest passenger numbers on record. Sarajevo Airport accounted for the majority of traffic, handling 71,3% of all passengers, followed by Banja Luka Airport with 16,5%. Tuzla Airport captured 10,8% of total passenger traffic, while Mostar Airport accounted for 2,3%.
Aircraft movements also increased significantly during the year. A total of 28.095 aircraft operations were recorded, representing an 18,2% year-on-year increase, or 4.326 additional movements. Cargo traffic reached 3.343,6 tones, marking a 4,5% increase compared to 2024.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina passenger air traffic history
