Mostar Airport is making ready to embark on a long-anticipated enlargement of its passenger terminal, pushed by a surge in demand and a rising variety of scheduled providers. The undertaking, which is deliberate to start in 2026 pending the finalisation of economic preparations, goals to deal with vital capability limitations and assist the airport’s long-term technique of turning into extra aggressive. Plans embrace enlarging the terminal space, bettering passenger circulate and including new industrial facilities. The undertaking’s realisation will depend on securing credit score financing, with discussions at present underway. If all goes in keeping with plan, building might start subsequent 12 months. “Airways are requesting particular enhancements from us, reminiscent of a bigger terminal area, and we’re working to make that occur. One other necessary issue is the necessity to increase our industrial providing, together with outlets and memento shops”, the airport’s CEO, Marko Djuzel, mentioned.
Over the previous 12 months, Mostar Airport has skilled a revival in operations. The opening of its first airline base with Italian provider Sky Alps marked a serious milestone, accompanied by the introduction of a file variety of scheduled providers. Along with year-round flights to Zagreb and Belgrade, the airport is seasonally linked to cities reminiscent of Munich, Bari, Naples, Palermo, Bergamo and Rome, whereas Eurowings serves Stuttgart and Dusseldorf. Talks are ongoing for the introduction of latest routes in 2026 with key European markets. Passenger numbers have grown significantly, and the airport has grow to be a recipient of subsidised providers operated by Sky Alps, Croatia Airways and Air Serbia.
Financially, Mostar Airport stays reliant on authorities assist. Though revenues greater than doubled in 2024, reaching over 767.000 euros, working bills additionally rose sharply to roughly 5 million euros. Revenue from common operations fell by 70%, amounting to only over 51.000 euros. Subsidies performed an important position in sustaining stability, with authorities assist totalling 4.2 million euros in 2024. The airport anticipates that the continued backing from the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, the basing of an air tanker for firefighting duties and the strategic partnership with Sky Alps will all contribute to a extra sustainable and resilient operational atmosphere within the years to come back.
