Major city · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Derventa
Skip Derventa unless you have a specific reason to visit: half a day is enough to see the church and walk the centre; it is not a tourist town.
Derventa is a small industrial town in the Posavina region, rebuilt after the 1990s war. Its main sight is the large Orthodox Church of the Assumption, and the town is known locally for handball. Most travellers pass through on the way to Brod or Doboj rather than staying.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BAM
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, grey)
- Airports
- BNX · TZL
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU and Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗Do not leave paved roads or marked trails in rural areas, and never enter damaged or abandoned buildings: landmine risk remains in places.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗Coastal Croatia and Montenegro connect by bus; allow extra time for border queues in summer.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Derventa122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Derventa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the convertible mark (BAM, KM).Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- SIM or eSIMBH Telecom, m:tel and HT Eronet sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks and shops; passport needed.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities; Sarajevo's public fountains (česma) are drinkable.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- SafetyDerventa is safe for travellers.
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- RestroomsCafés for customers; mosque ablution areas are not public toilets.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Monday or Sunday afternoon; some shops close during Friday prayers in Muslim areas; many close on Sunday.Bosnia and Herzegovina-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBNX Banja Luka International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; check bus connections.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféKM 2–3
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)KM 2.50–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within townKM 5–10
- Budget bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomBAM 40
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomBAM 70
- High-end bedPrivate room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomBAM 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BAM 50 · Mid BAM 90 · High BAM 150
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BNX Banja Luka International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; check bus connections.) · TZL Tuzla International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by car; check bus connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Derventa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. For sights outside town, use a taxi or your own car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 40 min
Doboj has a medieval fortress and a larger town feel.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car, about 1 h 15 min
Banja Luka is the regional capital with more sights and services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few small hotels and private rooms; book ahead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- KM 40–70
- Mid
- KM 70–120
- High
- KM 120+
Trip budget
| Private room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × BAM 40 | BAM 40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BAM 50 | BAM 50 |
| Bus from Banja Luka, one way1 × BAM 15 · check | BAM 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BAM 11 |
| Trip total≈ BAM 116 per person per day, bed included | BAM 116 |
2026 estimate in KM; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | KM 2–3 |
| Lunch (soup, main, salad) | KM 10–15 |
| Beer (0.5 L) | KM 2.50–4 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | KM 1.50–2 |
| Taxi ride within town | KM 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many buildings still show war damage; the town is quiet, not a tourist hub.
- Public transport connections are limited; check bus schedules in advance.
- No ATM or card payment at some small shops: carry some KM cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Fire
- 123
- Ambulance
- 124
- General emergency
- 112
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DerventaDerventa
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My bed tonight
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Na ovu adresu, molimTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Fire123
- Ambulance124
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Banja Luka → Derventa: about KM 15, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi from bus station to centre: KM 5–8
Say or show
- Zdravo — Hello (ZDRAH-voh)
- Hvala — Thank you (HVAH-lah)
- Koliko? — How much? (KOH-lee-koh)
- Govorite li engleski? — Do you speak English? (goh-VOH-ree-teh lee en-GLES-kee)
- Gdje je autobuska stanica? — Where is the bus station? (gdyeh yeh ow-toh-BOOS-kah STAH-nee-tsah)
Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian are mutually intelligible; these phrases work in all three.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Derventa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, grey) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for the Church of the Assumption with opening hours.
- Eat page with verified opening times and menus.
- Bus schedule page for Derventa connections.
Sources
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