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Bosnia and Herzegovina: visa-free travel and getting there from Ankara

Reachable with just your ID card; the heart of the Balkans with an Ottoman legacy.

Capital
Sarajevo
Visa
Not required for tourist travel
Entry document
ID card or passport
Departure
Esenboğa (ESB)

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo's Baščaršija, the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and the narrow streets keep the Ottoman heritage alive. The historic bridge in Mostar and the Neretva River make up one of the most photographed views in the Balkans.

Things to see

  • Sarajevo Baščaršija
  • Mostar Bridge (Stari Most)
  • Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
  • Blagaj Tekke

How to get to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Ankara

  1. Plan your flight. Flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Esenboğa Airport may be direct or with a connection; check the airlines for current schedules and fares.
  2. Get to Esenboğa with Ankara Air. Scheduled buses run from the city to the airport; the journey takes 60 min on average and costs 250,00 ₺ one way.
  3. Leave early. For international flights it is recommended to be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure; add the Ankara Air journey to that.
  4. On your return, Ankara Air runs from Esenboğa to the city non-stop, 24/7; board at the arrivals-level bays without waiting for a set time.

Ankara Air · first and last departure from the city to Esenboğa

  • AŞTİ05:00 – 22:0045 departures
  • Kızılay01:00 – 22:1048 departures
  • Gar01:05 – 22:1548 departures
  • AKM01:05 – 22:1548 departures

General information as of 29 October 2026 for tourist travel by Turkish citizens holding an ordinary (burgundy) passport. Visa and entry requirements, permitted length of stay and passport validity rules can change; before you travel, check the country page of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and your airline.

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