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Sarajevo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a population of 275,524 in its administrative limits.

Sarajevo · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Sarajevo in pictures21 photos · 1 place
Julian Nyča · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Aug 2, 2015
Istiqlal Mosque (Sarajevo)
Milan Suvajac · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 20, 2011
Istiqlal Mosque (Sarajevo)
Milan Suvajac · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 20, 2011
Istiqlal Mosque (Sarajevo)
Milan Suvajac · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Oct 20, 2011

Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Venice146 hosts · 3 hr 55 min
2 sources · As of September 20, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • terrorism
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Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime, landmines, and terrorism. Advisory summary Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the international community, there is a risk that bystanders can be affected. Review our Travel Guidance for Bosnia and Herzegovina to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sarajevo International Airport SJJ3.3 km from the centre
Tuzla International Airport TZL74 km from the centre
Mostar International Airport OMO75 km from the centre

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