Q: When to Visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?

The best time to visit Bosnia & Herzegovina is between May to September when the weather is nice and warm, great for visiting all the outdoor natural spots Bosnia is well known for and since Bosnia doesn't get as many tourists as other countries in Europe, you don't have to worry about the crowds when you travel here during the peak season as you do in places like Croatia. The price can be a tiny bit higher for accommodations and tours during this period but Bosnia is already extremely affordable compared to its neighbors so you won't be expecting to pay that much more than if you were to visit during the shoulder seasons. All in all, if you want to do a lot of outdoor activities, I highly recommend you stick to the recommended period.

Q: How to Get to Bosnia & Herzegovina?

From the US , you can either fly into Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia via Turkish Airlines, leaving from big cities like New York and LA, which should take around 13 - 16 hours including the transiting time in Istanbul or you can fly into Split or Dubrovnik in Croatia, some of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, as part of a bigger Balkans trip and catch the bus from there. Keep in mind that, if you decided to go with the latter option, you are going to be doing this itinerary in reverse starting from Mostar and ending in Sarajevo. You can browse through great direct flights from here or you can book Flixbus to take you from Croatia to Bosnia. From Europe , you can find plenty of flights flying from major European hubs to Sarajevo via airlines like Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines or you can also fly with low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet to either Split or Dubrovnik in Croatia as part of a bigger trip and catch a Flixbus from there. From Asia , you can also fly with European or Middle Eastern airlines like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines from any big cities in the region and it should take you about 15 - 20 hours including transit time before you arrive in Sarajevo. To find a cheap flight to Bosnia, I would recommend you use Skyscanner or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Q: How to Get Around Bosnia & Herzegovina?

By Buses: Buses are the cheapest way to get around Bosnia. There are several buses running between big cities like Mostar and Sarajevo as well as to and from other neighboring countries like Croatia and Montenegro in case you are visiting Bosnia as part of a bigger trip in the Balkans. For this itinerary, we will be relying mostly on buses. If you are coming from neighboring countries to Bosnia or vice versa, you can rely on Flixbus . For buses within Bosnia, you can book the bus ticket online here . By Tours: For more remote places, you might want to rely on tours to travel to places like Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, and Počitelj which is not so easy to get to independently especially if you have a limited time in Bosnia. There are plenty of day trips you can make in Bosnia, so be sure to check available tours here . By Rental Cars: You can also rent a car straight from Sarajevo Airport and drive around Bosnia but for this itinerary, you won't need it. If you insist, hit the link below to rent a car in Bosnia: Rent a Car in Bosnia

Question 1

When to Visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit Bosnia & Herzegovina is between May to September when the weather is nice and warm, great for visiting all the outdoor natural spots Bosnia is well known for and since Bosnia doesn't get as many tourists as other countries in Europe, you don't have to worry about the crowds when you travel here during the peak season as you do in places like Croatia.

The price can be a tiny bit higher for accommodations and tours during this period but Bosnia is already extremely affordable compared to its neighbors so you won't be expecting to pay that much more than if you were to visit during the shoulder seasons. All in all, if you want to do a lot of outdoor activities, I highly recommend you stick to the recommended period.

Question 2

How to Get to Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

From the US, you can either fly into Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia via Turkish Airlines, leaving from big cities like New York and LA, which should take around 13 - 16 hours including the transiting time in Istanbul or you can fly into Split or Dubrovnik in Croatia, some of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, as part of a bigger Balkans trip and catch the bus from there.

Keep in mind that, if you decided to go with the latter option, you are going to be doing this itinerary in reverse starting from Mostar and ending in Sarajevo. You can browse through great direct flights from here or you can book Flixbus to take you from Croatia to Bosnia.

From Europe, you can find plenty of flights flying from major European hubs to Sarajevo via airlines like Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines or you can also fly with low-cost airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet to either Split or Dubrovnik in Croatia as part of a bigger trip and catch a Flixbus from there.

From Asia, you can also fly with European or Middle Eastern airlines like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines from any big cities in the region and it should take you about 15 - 20 hours including transit time before you arrive in Sarajevo.

To find a cheap flight to Bosnia, I would recommend you use Skyscanner or Expedia to look for the cheapest route and schedule so you can compare and pick the best one.

Question 3

How to Get Around Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

By Buses: Buses are the cheapest way to get around Bosnia. There are several buses running between big cities like Mostar and Sarajevo as well as to and from other neighboring countries like Croatia and Montenegro in case you are visiting Bosnia as part of a bigger trip in the Balkans.

For this itinerary, we will be relying mostly on buses. If you are coming from neighboring countries to Bosnia or vice versa, you can rely on Flixbus. For buses within Bosnia, you can book the bus ticket online here.

By Tours: For more remote places, you might want to rely on tours to travel to places like Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, and Počitelj which is not so easy to get to independently especially if you have a limited time in Bosnia. There are plenty of day trips you can make in Bosnia, so be sure to check available tours here.

By Rental Cars: You can also rent a car straight from Sarajevo Airport and drive around Bosnia but for this itinerary, you won't need it. If you insist, hit the link below to rent a car in Bosnia:

Rent a Car in Bosnia

Question 4

How Much Money Do I Need for 6 days in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

From this 6days itinerary, we can calculate approximately how much money you will be spending here as follows:

Accommodation: For 5 nights in Bosnia, you can expect to pay around 70 EUR for accommodation considering you are staying in budget guesthouses or hostels.

Food: For 6 days, 3 meals a day in Bosnia, you can expect to pay around 60 EUR for food considering you eat out every day. It will be significantly cheaper if you buy your own groceries and cook yourself instead.

Transportation: For this itinerary, you can expect to pay around 17 EUR for tram travels in Sarajevo and a single bus ticket from Sarajevo to Mostar or vice versa depending on how you want to tackle the itinerary.

Activities: Depending on how much you want to do in Bosnia, you can expect to pay approximately 70 EUR for entrance fees to tourist attractions as well as an organized day trip to Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, and Počitelj.

Total Budget for 6 days in Bosnia & Herzegovina: 217 EUR

Question 5

Is it Safe in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

It is extremely safe in Bosnia & Herzegovina. I spent about a week traveling around the country independently and I didn't experience anything out of the ordinary. People are extremely friendly here and since the country doesn't get many tourists, they are all very welcoming and very happy for you to be visiting their countries.

That said, it is always a good idea to exercise precautions by not leaving your belongings unattended, especially when in crowded places, and ALWAYS keep an eye out on your belongings at all times. Keep your hands in your pockets when entering or exiting crowded places to secure your phone and wallet. Other than that, you should be perfectly fine traveling around Bosnia independently.

Question 6

Which tourist SIM card is best for Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 major carriers in Bosnia, BH Telecom, m:tel, and Eronet, that offer prepaid sim cards tourists can buy while they are traveling in Bosnia. That said, if you are looking for a more convenient way, I highly recommend you look into getting esims instead which is something that you can buy prior to your arrival in Bosnia.

If you have a smartphone that supports esims, I highly recommend you take a look at these esims. They have a variety of data packages, price points, and durations for you to choose from.

The setup is fast and instant and you can buy it prior to your trip so you don't have to scramble your way to get one at the airport after a long flight. The data speed is also equivalent to what you get with a local sim card with 4G speed across the entire country.

Or if you are traveling to Bosnia as part of a bigger Europe trip, I highly recommend you get the regional Eurolink esim which will give you access to data from over 39 countries across Europe. I have personally used this esim on my 3-months trip around Europe and it has worked wonders.

For more information on esims in Bosnia & Herzegovina, click here: Check Bosnia's Available eSim.

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