The Nikola Tesla Airport is Serbia's main air hub, located approximately 18 km from Belgrade's center.
A gateway to Serbia's capital, with its Kalemegdan fortress overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, and the city's vibrant nightlife.
How to get to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BEG
Parking near Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
A multi-storey car park is adjacent to the terminal.
Parking rates are in line with the standards of a Balkan hub.
How to get to Belgrade from BEG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
The main car rental companies are present with their own counters in the arrivals area.
The agency typically requires a driving license, passport, credit card, and an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Surčin, airport area
About 3 minutes by car from the terminal; downtown Belgrade is then another 20-25 minutes.
Best for: Dawn flights and layovers of a few hours, for those who want to reach check-in in just minutes.
- A transfer of just minutes from the terminal, handy for very early morning flights
- Generally lower rates than the chain hotels downtown
- Surčin is an outlying residential area: for dinner you stay in the hotel or order something
- For an evening in Belgrade you still need 20-25 minutes by taxi, there and back
Recommended hotels
Belgrade centre
About 18 km from the terminal: the A1 minibus to Slavija Square in 30-40 minutes (300 dinars), a taxi in 20-30 minutes.
Best for: Those who want Terazije, the riverfront and the restaurants of Skadarlija within walking distance, accepting 20-30 minutes by taxi or bus from the airport.
- Terazije, Kalemegdan Fortress and Skadarlija reachable on foot from the downtown hotels
- The A1 minibus connects the terminal to downtown every day with no need to book a transfer
- No rail link to the airport, only buses or taxis
- Traffic on Bulevar Nikole Tesle gets worse at peak hours
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Belgrade In the Vračar district, 5 minutes by car from Knez Mihailova street; a spa with sauna and jacuzzi, among the highest-rated in the city. View availability
- Hyatt Regency Belgrade On the riverfront of New Belgrade, 5 minutes by car from the historic centre and from Zemun, with views of Kalemegdan and War Island. View availability
- Courtyard by Marriott Belgrade City Center Right on Republic Square, 2-3 minutes on foot from Knez Mihailova street; an airport shuttle available around the clock for a fee. View availability
- Moxy Belgrade Skadarlija A few steps from the bohemian district of Skadarlija and its traditional restaurants, 10 minutes on foot from Republic Square. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, the country's main hub, handles connections throughout Europe.
It is advisable to arrive at the airport 2.5–3 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the taxi voucher system in Belgrade?
An official system at the 'TAXI INFO' desk in the baggage claim area, where you collect a voucher with a guaranteed fixed fare, to avoid overcharging from unauthorised taxis outside the terminal.
Q. Why is Belgrade called the city at the confluence of two rivers?
Because it stands exactly where the Sava River meets the Danube, a spot dominated by the Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the confluence: the area is today also the heart of the Serbian capital's floating-barge nightlife.
Q. Do you need a visa for Serbia?
Citizens of the EU, UK, United States, Canada and Australia don't need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Q. Does Serbia use the euro?
No, the official currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD), although some tourist prices may also be quoted in euros.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
