POSSIBLE THREE WEEKLY FLIGHTS FROM BANJA LUKA TO TIVAT NEXT YEAR

The direct air route between Banja Luka and Tivat, operated by Air Montenegro, has proven to be a strong success during the summer season, prompting discussions about increasing the service to three weekly flights next year.

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Strong passenger demand is reflected in ticket prices, which reached between €226 and €293 in July. In August, fares are currently available from €133 to €202, while the lowest September fare starts at around €107. However, as the summer season progresses, ticket prices are expected to rise due to continued demand.

Another indicator of the route's success is its impressive load factor. Aircraft occupancy has averaged more than 85 percent, with several flights exceeding 90 percent capacity. The best-performing flight so far recorded an outstanding 96 percent seat occupancy.

Interestingly, ticket prices on the Banja Luka–Tivat route are higher than on some of Air Montenegro's other services, including flights between Tivat and Belgrade and between Podgorica and Ljubljana. This highlights the strong demand for a direct connection between Banja Luka and the Montenegrin coast.

Banja Luka Airport officials say they are closely monitoring ticket sales, fare levels and passenger load factors throughout the season. Once the summer schedule concludes, a detailed analysis will be carried out to determine whether the route should be expanded during the 2027 summer season.

If the current trend continues, travelers from the Republic of Srpska could enjoy up to three weekly flights between Banja Luka and Tivat next summer, further improving connectivity with Montenegro's Adriatic coast and making summer travel even more convenient.