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Belgrade airport guide: arrivals, taxis, the airport bus and getting to the city centre

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The short answerBelgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is about 12 miles from the city centre. After immigration and baggage, you can take an airport bus, an official taxi or a ride-hailing car into town in roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Use official taxi desks, agree the price, and keep your hotel address ready.
Air Serbia aircraft at an airport
Photo: Louis / Pexels
In this guide
  1. Step 1: Immigration and baggage
  2. Step 2: Cash and SIM
  3. Step 3: Getting to the centre
  4. Step 4: Know your hotel's address

Belgrade airport is straightforward. Here is the order to do things in.

Have these ready
  • Your passport
  • Your hotel name and address
  • Some cash or a card that works abroad
  • A phone with data or a SIM plan

1Immigration and baggage

Follow the arrivals signs. Queues can build when several flights land together. See the entry rules.

2Cash and SIM

You will find ATMs and exchange desks in arrivals. See money in Serbia and SIM cards and roaming.

An Air Serbia aircraft ready for take-off
Photo: Drinu Cutajar / Pexels

3Getting to the centre

OptionGood for
Airport busThe cheapest way, if you are travelling light
Official taxi deskDoor to door, a fixed price you can agree
Ride-hailing appConvenient if you have data and a payment method

4Know your hotel's address

Keep the address in the Latin alphabet and in a map app. See where to stay in Belgrade.

Rules, fares and schedules change. Check the official source or provider before you book or travel.

This guide is part of our complete Serbia travel guide for UK visitors. See all flights & airports guides.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Belgrade airport from the city centre?

About 12 miles, roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.

How do I get from Belgrade airport to the centre?

By airport bus, official taxi or a ride-hailing app.

Can I pay by card at Belgrade airport?

Cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small purchases.

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