Flying from Milan to Banja Luka Airport (BNX): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport (BNX), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main options.
Milan and Banja Luka (where Banja Luka Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to BNX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Milan to BNX that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MXP and BNX include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Baden-Airpark Airport (FKB)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to BNX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
From central Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Milan to Banja Luka Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BNX instead:
Pick up a Banja Luka Airport rental car and explore Banja Luka and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Green Motion and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Banja Luka Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Banja Luka Airport (BNX) to central Banja Luka
Banja Luka Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Banja Luka. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
Currently, 100 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Banja Luka Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 88 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to BNX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Milan to Banja Luka Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Milan to BNX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Milan to Banja Luka Airport (BNX)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Banja Luka. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Banja Luka Airport (BNX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Milan to BNX plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Banja Luka to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Banja Luka Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Banja Luka
After booking your flight from Milan to Banja Luka Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Banja Luka:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Kozara Ultra Trail, Hot Springs and Banjaluka are must-do's during your Banja Luka adventure.
Explore more of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bosnia and Herzegovina you'll want to see. Around 145 kilometres south-east of Banja Luka, a visit to Sarajevo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Skakavac, Bascarsija and Ferhadija Mosque.
Tuzla is another favourite destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is around 113 kilometres east of Banja Luka. No journey is complete without dropping by King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Mosque, Arheološki park neolitsko-sojeničko naselje and Park prirode Ilinčica.
