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Getting There by Air
The national airline is B&H Airlines (JA), which operates flights from European cities to Banja Luka, Mostar and Sarajevo.
Main Airports
Sarajevo (SJJ) is the main international airport.
Banja Luka (BNX) and Mostar (OMO) also receive a small number of international flights.
Departure Tax
Banja Luka (BNX) and Mostar (OMO) also receive a small number of international flights.
US$12. Transit passengers not leaving the airport transit area are exempt.
Getting There by Rail
The railway system was badly damaged during the civil war but restoration is underway. Rail services link Sarajevo, Mostar, Doboj and Banja Luka to Zagreb, Belgrade, Ljubljana and Ploce. However, services are slow; the Sarajevo–Zagreb journey takes around 9 hours.
Rail Passes
InterRail: offers unlimited first- or second-class travel in up to 30 European countries for European residents of over six months with two pass options. The Global Pass allows travel for 22 days, one month, five days in 10 days or 10 days in 22 days across all countries. Travellers under 26 years receive a reduction. Children's tickets are reduced by about 50%. Supplements are required for some high-speed services, seat reservations and couchettes. Discounts are offered on Eurostar and some ferry routes. Available from Rail Europe (website: www.raileurope.co.uk/inter-rail).
Getting There by Road
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s road network is still in the process of being reconstructed, following massive damage during the 1992-1995 civil war. It is possible to enter the country by car from Croatia. Green cards are compulsory. There are frequent bus services from Sarajevo to many Eastern and Central European cities, including London (website: www.eurolines.com).
