Sarajevo is set to strengthen its air links with Switzerland as British low-cost airline easyJet prepares to launch two new direct routes from the Bosnian capital to Geneva and Basel in spring 2027. From April of 2027, three Swiss airports will be served from Sarajevo: Basel, Geneva and Zurich.
The new services will mark easyJet’s entry into the Bosnia and Herzegovina market, bringing additional travel options for passengers and strengthening connections between Sarajevo and two important Swiss cities. According to the announcement by Sarajevo International Airport, the Geneva–Sarajevo route will launch on April 22, 2027, with flights operating twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.
The second route, connecting Sarajevo with Basel, will begin on May 10, 2027. Flights will also operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays.
New EasyJet flight schedule
The announced launch dates and operating days are:
Route Launch date Operating days
Sarajevo–Geneva April 22, 2027. Thursday, Sunday
Sarajevo–Basel May 10, 2027. Monday, Friday
A boost for passengers and the Bosnian diaspora
The introduction of the two routes is expected to benefit several categories of travelers, particularly the large Bosnian diaspora living in Switzerland. Both routes will provide direct connections between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, eliminating the need for connecting flights.
Switzerland has strong economic, social and family ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina, making direct air connections particularly important for people travelling between the two countries.
The new flights will also create additional opportunities for business travel, tourism and weekend city breaks. Swiss visitors will have easier access to Sarajevo, while passengers from Bosnia and Herzegovina will gain more convenient connections to Geneva and the Basel region.
Sarajevo Airport welcomes EasyJet arrival
Sarajevo International Airport described easyJet’s arrival as an important development in its strategy to expand its destination network and attract new international airlines.
The airport's acting director, Dino Selimović, highlighted the importance of the new connections in improving Bosnia and Herzegovina's links with key European markets.
The expansion has also received support from the Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Economy and the Sarajevo Canton Tourist Board, which are working to improve the capital's international air connectivity and promote Bosnia and Herzegovina as a tourist destination.
Strengthening Sarajevo European connections
The arrival of easyJet represents another significant step in the development of Sarajevo Airport's international network.
The addition of Geneva and Basel will give passengers more choice when travelling between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, while potentially encouraging greater tourist arrivals and business exchanges.
With both routes scheduled to commence in spring 2027, easyJet's entry into the Bosnian market is expected to bring additional competition and further opportunities for the development of air travel.
Tickets for the new routes are available through easyJet's official website and mobile application.
Source: Zahid Krkic and Sarajevo International Airport
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