Taxi from Banja Luka International Airport
BNX · what the ride into Banja Luka costs, who to call, and the one mistake that turns a cheap fare into an expensive one.
Banja Luka Airport is at Mahovljani near Laktaši, about 23 km north of Banja Luka. It is a small airport with a limited number of flights, so taxi traffic here is tied entirely to arrivals and departures.
What is waiting outside arrivals
Cars come out for flights rather than waiting permanently. The distance into the city is greater than most passengers expect — a little over twenty kilometres, around half an hour — so the fare is correspondingly higher than an ordinary town ride. If you are travelling early or late, book the car the day before.
Where people overpay
The main risk here is availability rather than a scam: with few flights and few cars, arriving without something arranged can mean a wait. Call before you travel. Agree the price in advance — this is longer than a town ride and is not charged like one.
Travelling on
BNX effectively serves the whole Banja Luka region: besides the city itself, arrivals continue to Laktaši (closest, with its spa), to Gradiška and the Croatian border crossing, and to Prijedor and Prnjavor — all as pre-agreed fares. If you plan to continue by bus, Banja Luka's bus station is the only real interchange; no intercity lines call at the airport itself.
Routes from Banja Luka International Airport
Every price carries its source and the date we last checked it.
Who to call
Taxi companies in Banja Luka. Say you are going to or from the airport when you book — it decides which car they send and, on longer legs, the price.
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Patrol Taxi
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Aerodrom Taxi Laktaši (Otac i Sin)
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Alo Taxi Banja Luka
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Banjalučki Taksi
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Bel Taksi
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Big Taxi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Banja Luka International Airport to the city?
Budget 40–60 KM (≈ 20–31 €) for Banja Luka Airport → Banja Luka city — about 24 km and roughly 32 minutes. Full detail on this route →
Is there Uber or Bolt at Banja Luka International Airport?
No — neither operates anywhere in Bosnia, so there is nothing to open at arrivals. No ride-hailing app covers Banja Luka, so it is a phone call; anyone in the hall calling themselves "the Uber" is a driver looking for a fare. The full answer →
Are taxis always available at Banja Luka International Airport?
Cars meet arriving flights, and at least one company in Banja Luka is listed as operating around the clock, so a phone call can produce a car outside flight times too. If you land late or your flight is delayed, call ahead rather than assume.
Can I pay in euros or by card?
Cash in marks. Not one of the 18 companies we list in Banja Luka is confirmed as taking cards. A driver who accepts euros sets their own rate; the ATM in arrivals does not, and the mark is pegged at a fixed 1 EUR = 1.95583 BAM.
Is there a cheaper way into Banja Luka than a taxi?
The ride is 24 km and 40–60 KM, so solo it is worth checking the bus; split three or four ways it usually is not. The catch is that airport buses here run to a timetable rather than to your flight, and a delayed landing can leave you waiting longer than the ride would have taken. Check timetables →