Ankara to Banja Luka flights
Banja Luka lies 1,392 km (865 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Ankara | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 3.5 million | 221,106 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | BNX, 19 km out |
Clocks in Banja Luka are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Banja Luka
Crossing from Turkey into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Lira to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Banja Luka
Banja Luka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Banja Luka International Airport (BNX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka International Airport | BNX | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,202 ft | 400 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Banja Luka from Ankara?
1,392 km (865 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Banja Luka by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Banja Luka?
Banja Luka is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Ankara to Banja Luka flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Banja Luka International Airport (BNX).
What currency do I need in Banja Luka?
The Marka (BAM).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.