Fly to Bosnia-Hercegovnia and book your flight online. This country declared its independence on April 5th 1992, followed by a conflict only interrupted by the Dayton Accords in 1995. Bosnia-Hercegovina finally emerged as a smaller state, but as a culturally independent, multicultural nation comprising historical communities. This reflects a historical religious diversity, with followers of Roman Catholicism, Islam, the Orthodox Church and Judaism. Bosnia-Hecegovina is now known as a country which offers a welcome to all cultures. Reserve a special offer Malev flight to Sarajevo!
Mediterranean climate and skiing
In this country we can experience a Mediterranean, mountainous and continental climate. The climate is extremely variable within the borders of the country. For example, from the capital Sarajevo, we must descend 1200-2000 to reach sea level, which often brings us below cloud level. This journey has been magically transformed by the construction of the underground highway at Ivan Sedlo. The countryside of Hercegovina is markedly different, with gentler hills and valleys, and generally sunnier weather. Pocitelj offers a contrast between a Mediterranean resort and a centre which is continental in style. Long seen as a resting place for those on long journeys, the area has seen hospitality and guests for hundreds of years, including visiting kings and travellers from Venice and Dubrovnik.
These days, winter sports are available for a large part of the year, with new facilities added to the legacy of the 1984 Winter Olympics. In fact the first ski club was formed in Sarajevo in 1928. Highly rated slopes include Bjelasnica-Igman and the Jahorina, considered to be especially demanding by those who know. Because of the climate, it's possible, with luck, to ski in quality snow up until April. The high levels of precipitation often result in snow drifts of 2 metres. Igman is just a few kilometers from the slope at Bjelasnicai - highly convenient. Find out more about prices for flights to Sarajevo.
European and Islamic
The natural beauty of the country, including the Neretva river valley, should not prevent appreciation of the interesting towns and cities to be seen on a visit to Bosnia-Hercegovina. Jajce was the one-time capital of the Bosnian kings. The history of the city is entirely interlinked with Bosnian history. The Tower of St Luke has dominated the city since the 15th century. Just a stroll around the medieval centres of the towns shows previous glories. Mostar boasts the iconic Stari most, at its time, the longest single span arch bridge in the world. It's this connection between Eastern and Western civilisation that marks out Bosnia-Hercegovina.
Sarajevo represents this magical combination as much as anywhere, from the Turkish Bazaar to the Bascsarsij clock tower, and the main street, where the signs of new prosperity are evident. There are a huge number of impressive mosques including the Fehadija, and many landmarks to explore. The tomb of Gazi Husrev-beg marks the burial site of the main architect of Sarajevo - responsible for a string of impressive mosques around the city, the Bascsarsij clocktower, libraries and schools. Buy discount flights to Sarajevo with Malev,and you could be there in under an hour.