Banja Luka Airport → Banja Luka city
Estimated taxi/transfer price, journey time and how to book.
Banja Luka Airport (BNX) at Mahovljani is well out of town - about 24 km north, near Laktaši. Because of that distance this is not a short city hop but a proper fixed-price trip, worth negotiating up front as one.
What the price covers Metered taxi ~40–60 KM (no fixed airport rate). 24 km.
How to book & pay
Call a local taxi company, use the Moj Taxi app, or pre-book a private transfer (best for airports and long trips). Agree the price before you leave. For inter-city trips the meter is often not used. Bring cash in BAM; card is not guaranteed.
Price shown in BAM with an approximate euro value (fixed rate 1 € = 1.95583 KM).
What the drive is actually like
The airport is at Mahovljani near Laktaši, some twenty kilometres north of Banja Luka, and the drive in is flat and quick along the main road by the Vrbas. The airport itself handles only a handful of flights a day.
Taxi supply at the airport is limited and tied to flights, so pre-book a transfer if you arrive outside the main slots. Agree the total before you leave.
What specifically goes wrong on this route
With a schedule that thin, cars do not sit permanently outside the terminal — if you have not booked, you may well find nobody there. That is the real risk on this route, more than the price. Arrange the ride in advance and in both directions, and expect a fixed price rather than a meter, because this counts as leaving the city.
Alternatives
- Smiljic/BL Prevoz shuttle ~10 KM (aligned with flights).
- Private transfer, door to door, fixed price, best with luggage or a group.
- Bus, cheapest for longer routes — check bus & train schedules.
- Rental car, flexible for multi-stop day trips.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi for Banja Luka Airport → Banja Luka city?
Roughly 40–60 KM (≈ 20–31 €). Metered taxi ~40–60 KM (no fixed airport rate). 24 km.
Is there a cheaper option?
Smiljic/BL Prevoz shuttle ~10 KM (aligned with flights). For one or two people the bus is usually far cheaper than a private car.
How long does it take?
Around 32 minutes (24 km).
Is the meter used?
For inter-city and airport trips, usually a fixed agreed price rather than the meter. Agree it before you leave.