Special interest
Medjugorje ground handling for pilgrimage operators
travellige is a Sarajevo-based, trade-only DMC that provides ground handling in Medjugorje for pilgrimage operators: hotels and guesthouses, airport transfers, coaches, guides and day trips. We take care of the logistics so your group leader and spiritual director can focus on the pilgrimage.
At a glance
- Who we work with
- Pilgrimage operators, parish travel organisers and travel agencies (trade only)
- Arrival airports
- Mostar (closest), Split and Dubrovnik (about 2.5 to 3 hours by road, including the border), Sarajevo, Zagreb
- Main source markets
- Italy, Ireland, Poland, the USA, the UK, Korea and others
- Services
- Hotels and guesthouses, transfers, coaches, guides, day trips, multi-country extensions
- Season
- Main pilgrimage season spring to autumn; groups travel year-round
- Support
- 24/7 operations contact for the group leader
Ground handling, not spiritual direction
Medjugorje receives pilgrims from many countries throughout the year. Most groups come with their own organiser and a priest or spiritual director. What they need locally is dependable logistics: the right hotel close to the church, a coach waiting at the airport, a schedule that fits the parish programme and a calm plan B when a flight is late.
That is what we provide. We do not offer spiritual guidance and we leave the content of the pilgrimage to you and your group leader. Requests for group Masses or for use of parish facilities are made with the parish, and we help with timing and transport around the schedule the parish confirms.
Getting groups to Medjugorje
| Gateway | How groups use it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mostar (OMO) | The closest airport; a short coach transfer | Croatia Airlines from Zagreb year-round; in 2026 Sky Alps flew seasonal routes from Rome, Bari, Milan Bergamo and Palermo (late May to early October) |
| Mostar, charter flights | Irish pilgrimage charters | Croatia Airlines charters from Dublin operated in spring to autumn 2026 for Irish pilgrimage operators |
| Split (SPU) | Large seasonal network, popular with pilgrim groups | About 2 to 2.5 hours by road, with a border crossing |
| Dubrovnik (DBV) | Seasonal European and some long-haul flights | About 2 to 2.5 hours by road, with a border crossing |
| Sarajevo (SJJ) | Year-round hub connections; suits groups combining Sarajevo | About 2.5 to 3 hours by road |
| Zagreb (ZAG) | Entry for long-haul and Korean groups combining Croatia | Connect by air to Mostar or Split, or travel overland |
Seasonal and charter flights change from year to year; the 2027 schedules were not confirmed when this page was written (last checked: October 2026). Polish groups should note that LOT's Warsaw–Sarajevo route is summer-only from 2027.
What we arrange for pilgrimage groups
- Hotels and family-run guesthouses within walking distance of St James' Church, with full board if required and set meal times that fit the parish programme
- Airport and border transfers by coach, with meet-and-greet at arrivals
- Local guides in Italian, English and other languages on request, for groups that want one
- Practical support on the hill walks to Podbrdo and Križevac: timing, water, and alternatives for pilgrims with limited mobility (the paths are rocky and steep)
- Day trips to Mostar, Kravica waterfalls, Počitelj and Blagaj, or to Dubrovnik and Sarajevo
- Extensions to shrines and sites in Croatia and elsewhere in the region, under the same contract
- Rooming lists, single-room management and special diets
- A 24/7 operations number for the group leader
How a pilgrimage booking works
- 01
1. Enquiry
Dates, group size, arrival airport, hotel standard, language and any requests for the programme.
- 02
2. Quote within 24 hours
On working days, a net-rate quote with named hotels and transfers.
- 03
3. Option
Rooms held on option with written expiry dates. Peak dates fill early.
- 04
4. Contract
One contract, with payment and cancellation terms as set out in your partner agreement.
- 05
5. Final documents
Hotel details, transfer times, guide and driver contacts, white-label if you wish.
- 06
6. 24/7 operations contact
For the group leader from arrival to departure.
Questions from pilgrimage operators
Who can handle ground arrangements for a Medjugorje pilgrimage group?
travellige is a trade-only DMC that handles hotels, transfers, coaches, guides and day trips for pilgrimage operators in Medjugorje, at net rates and with a 24/7 operations contact.
Which airport is best for Medjugorje?
Mostar is the closest. Split and Dubrovnik are about 2 to 2.5 hours away by road and have more flights in season. We plan the transfer from whichever airport suits your flights.
Can you arrange a Mass for our group?
Group Masses and use of parish facilities are arranged with the parish. We help the group leader plan the day and transport around the times the parish confirms.
Can you help pilgrims with limited mobility?
Yes. We choose hotels close to the church, arrange vehicles for short distances and plan alternatives to the hill walks, which are on rocky paths.
Can we add Dubrovnik or Sarajevo to the pilgrimage?
Yes. Both work well as extensions, and we include them in the same contract.
Plan your next Medjugorje group
Send us your dates, numbers and arrival airport. We quote within 24 hours on working days.
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