Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Nikola Tesla airport is 18 km from Belgrade: the A1 minibus reaches Slavija Square in 30-40 minutes for 300 dinars, a taxi in about 25-30. For those staying more than one night downtown is almost always the better choice, with Terazije, Skadarlija and the riverfront within walking distance of the main hotels; those with a dawn flight or a short layover instead find in Surčin, around the terminal, a small cluster of hotels designed specifically for that.

Surčin, airport area

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.

Pros

A transfer of just minutes from the terminal, handy for very early morning flights
Generally lower rates than the chain hotels downtown

Cons

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 in this area

Airport Hotel Garni: About 3 minutes from the terminal, in Surčin; rooms and small apartments with an in-house bar and a reception open around the clock.

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Belgrade centre

City 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.

Pros

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

Cons

No rail link to the airport, only buses or taxis
Traffic on Bulevar Nikole Tesle gets worse at peak hours

Recommended hotels in this area

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.
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.
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.
Moxy Belgrade Skadarlija: A few steps from the bohemian district of Skadarlija and its traditional restaurants, 10 minutes on foot from Republic Square.

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