Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has long been called the point "where East meets West" — an Ottoman-era old town, an Austro-Hungarian city center and the visible scars of the Balkan wars all sit together in one narrow valley. Here's how to get there from Tbilisi and what's worth seeing.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi to Sarajevo
There's no direct Tbilisi-Sarajevo flight — the most convenient route is via one of the region's hubs.
🛂 Visa and entry rules
Georgian citizens don't need a visa for short tourist trips to Bosnia and Herzegovina — visa-free stays are allowed for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. A valid passport is all you need — see the passport validity rules.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is in neither the EU nor the Schengen zone, so days spent there don't count toward the Schengen 90/180-day limit.
🏛️ Top attractions
- Baščaršija — the Ottoman-era old bazaar, full of coppersmiths, coffee houses and narrow lanes
- Latin Bridge — where the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the First World War
- Sebilj Fountain — the wooden Ottoman-style centerpiece of Baščaršija
- Vrelo Bosne — the source of the Bosna river, a park with horse-drawn carriage paths, 20 minutes from the center
- Tunnel of Hope Museum — a preserved section of the tunnel dug during the 1990s siege, a moving piece of history
- Trebević cable car — panoramic views over the city, with a hike up to the ruined 1984 Winter Olympics bobsled track
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $37-67/night || 4★ $75-120/night
- Food: a plate of ćevapi $4-7; a restaurant meal $11-22
- Transport: a city tram ticket ~$1
- Cash: convertible mark (BAM) — see the currency exchange guide
- Walking Baščaršija and most sights costs nothing — only museums charge an entry fee
💡 Practical tips
The best season is May-June and September-October — summers get hot in the valley, winters are cold, though nearby resorts get a proper ski season.
- Get an eSIM on arrival — it makes navigating much easier
- Travel insurance is essential, especially for a first visit to the region
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