Airport bus Belgrade

Belgrade airport, also called the Nikola Tesla airport, is located 18 km west of the city of Belgrade. It is the busiest airport in Serbia and it handles more than 5 million passengers on a yearly basis.

If you’re flying to Serbia’s capital, make sure to read our guide with the most important info about Nikola Tesla Airport!

How to get from Belgrade Airport to Belgrade centre

Traveling to and from the airport is easy, and there are a few options to choose from.

Airport shuttle bus

The cheapest and easiest way to travel between the airport and the city center. In just 30 minutes you will reach Slavija Square, one of the major city squares and the central traffic route where all types of public transport services meet.

The airport bus is called the A1 line and has two stops on the way: the train station and Pariske Komune Street.

This minibus goes every 20 minutes during the day, and every hour after 19:30 (7:30 PM), during the night as well. The ticket can be purchased on the bus and the price is 300 RSD (2.5 EUR).

Make sure you have local currency, Serbian dinars because other currencies are not accepted.

  • If you have a lot of luggage, it can be a hassle to use the airport bus, as the space inside the bus is limited, and there is no additional storage.
  • The bus departure point is in front of the airport building (literally under the main entrance- the underpass)
  • If you need to get to the main bus station, you should hop off at the train station where the bus regularly stops, as the two stations are conveniently located next to each other.
  • The bus has the same route going from the city center to the airport, so you can hop on at the same stops.

Local bus

Bus line 72 – If you need to reach the Zeleni Venac market in the center of Belgrade. It takes approx. 30-40 minutes to get there and the bus departs every half an hour. The ticket may be cheaper if it’s bought at the newspaper stand rather than on the bus.

Bus line 607 – This line operates from Surčin to New Belgrade and it makes a stop at Nikola Tesla Airport.  Buses depart several times a day.

Other popular bus routes from Belgrade Airport

You can check the most popular routes and purchase your ticket below:

Belgrade to KragujevacBelgrade to NisBelgrade to PodgoricaBelgrade to Vienna
Belgrade to SuboticaBelgrade to CacakBelgrade to ZagrebBelgrade to Sarajevo

Transfer

If you want to have more comfort, or you have a lot of suitcases, you can always book the door-to-door transfer to your accommodation in the Belgrade area.

  • If you wish to pre-order a transfer, you can do that through a transfer company, the driver will wait for you in the arrivals area with a name sign and don’t worry if your plane is late, the transfer company will monitor your flight arrival.
  • For those of you with smaller kids, you can order a child seat
Airport to BelgradeAirport to Novi SadAirport to Zlatibor

Taxi

Divided into 6 zones around the city, the taxi service can cost you from 10 to 70 EUR depending on your destination.

To avoid being scammed please do the following: Go to the TAXI INFO desk near the exit of the airport building. Tell the staff where you want to go (address or hotel / accommodation name) and they will calculate the exact price and hand you the voucher, with the specified amount.

They will also show you where the available taxis are parked.

Renting a car at Nikola Tesla airport

All the major car rental companies, like Sixt, Avis, Budget, etc. have their offices at Nikola Tesla airport. There are also some local rent-a-car companies. Here you can compare the terms and conditions as well as the price.

All car rental agencies are located in the international arrivals area at Terminal 2.

Renting a bus

If you are arriving at the airport with a large group, consider renting a bus prior to your arrival. Buses are offered by several bus rental companies in the area.

Airlines at the airport

Currently, there are 28 airlines handling international flights. Most of them are to and from European destinations and airports such as Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam, and Moscow-Shermetyevo. There are also flights from Tunis, Egypt, and Turkey.

Below you’ll find a list of airlines that handle seasonal flights to and from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport:

  • Aegean Airlines
  • Air France
  • Arkia
  • FlyEgypt
  • Israir Airlines
  • Nouvelair
  • Tunis Air
  • Smart Wings
  • Vueling

Facilities and Services at the airport

If you’re waiting for your flight or you’re on a layover, maybe some of these services and amenities available at the airport will be of use:

  • ATMs
  • Bank
  • Currency Exchange Machines
  • Family Facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Post Office
  • Pharmacy
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Shops

Accommodation near Nikola Tesla Airport

If you want to stay overnight near the airport, check out our map of available accommodation units and hotels below.

Belgrade Airport FAQs

I am traveling to Novi Sad, can I catch a bus at the airport?

Unfortunately not, there are currently no intercity buses from the airport, the bus from Belgrade to Novi Sad departs from the main bus station. From the main bus station you have buses to all larger cities in Serbia, as well as international destinations, check them above in the text.

I arrive late at the airport. Will it be a problem for me to get to the city?

No, as mentioned above the airport shuttle operates also in the evening, and during the night, transfer and taxi are available 24/7.

Can I exchange money at the airport to pay for my transport?

Yes, there are several exchange offices and ATMs working 24/7.

I have an early morning departure from the airport, are there any airport hotels I can stay at?

Unfortunately, there are no hotels at the airport, but the airport shuttle is well organized, so you don’t have to worry about missing the flight. In case your accommodation is not in the center, you can arrange a transfer with the hotel you are staying at.

  63Comments

  1. Eda

    Hello,
    On sunday does Bus 72 work to Nikola Tesla airport from city center?

    From Hotel Moskva where is the station close to the hotel?
    Thank you

  2. Eda

    Dear Melani thank you very much !

  3. Farinax

    Hello
    If i want to go to Belgrad Art hotel is it possible to go by line 72?
    Tnx

    • Hi Farinax,

      Yes, it is possible, you just have to exit at Zeleni Venac bus stop and walk around 6 minutes to Belgrade Art Hotel (here are the instructions).

      Best regards!

  4. xenia

    hey, i am living in zetska street which bus is more convenient to come from the airport?I found bus 72 but I cant find any more details like where the bus stop at the airport is and where to hope off in which bus stop so to be near zetska street.

    • Dear Xenia,

      Unfortunately, we do not have information about local transportation in Belgrade, but I suggest that You call directly their contact number (+381/11/366/4040); the line is open 24/7 so I’m sure you will get the information right away.

      Best regards,
      Melani, GBB Team

  5. Ahmad

    Hi
    Our hotel is located near republic square.
    What is the most convenient bus stop to go to nicola tesla by bus??

  6. MOHAMMED IBRAHIM

    Hi I will be visiting Belgrade on 11th and I will be going to KOPAONIK straight from Airport to bus stand to catch the BUS to KOPAONIK.

    Q.1 What’s the last bus time leaving to Kopaonik.

    q2. what is the fastest way to reach and cheapest.

    can we book bus tickets online ?

  7. Guillermo

    Hello!
    I need to take a shuttle bus at Slavija square early in the morning (06:00). Is there a service at this time?
    How much does the ticket cost?

    My flight to Zagreb leaves at 07:40, what time should I arrive at the airport?

    Thanks in advance

    • Dear Guillermo,

      Bus number 72 departs from Zeleni Venac bus terminal (15 min walk from Slavija square) and there are departures at 05:45 and 06:03. Ticket price is 150 RSD. It is usually advised to arrive at least one hour before the flight.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  8. Anna

    Hello, could you please recommend how to get by public transport to Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Beograd (Vase Carapica, 2-4)? Thank you in advance! Anna

    • Dear Anna,

      Take local bus line 72 from Belgrade Airport to Zeleni Venac bus station. From there you have around 6 minutes by foot to your hotel.

      Best regards
      Melani GBB Team

  9. Jack

    Hello, Sunday 14th of april the Beograd Marathon is on.
    We arrive at the airport 14.15 hours. Will the A1 drive us to the center, or is it not running because of the marathon?

    • Dear Jack,

      Unfortunately, we don’t have that information, I suggest to you to contact customer support of Belgrade Airport or local tourist board for more details.

      Best regards
      Melani GBB Team

  10. Erkan Deniz

    Hi,

    Could you tell me about options to travel from Nikola Tesla Airport to Partia Hotel in Subotica?
    Thanks in advance!

    Greetings
    Erkan

    • Erkan Deniz

      Sorry the hotel name is Patria.

      • Gabriela

        Dear Erkan,
        You will have to reach the city of Belgrade, from where you can catch a bus to the city of Subotica. Subotica main bus station is located about 750 meters from the hotel Patria.
        Best regards,
        Gabriela GBB Team

  11. Ngo Hung

    Dear GBB Team, please can you kindly advise:

    Does the A1 run from the city to the airport during Sunday morning around 3 – 4 AM? And if yes, do you know the pick-up time from Trg Slavija?

    I learned from your post that during the night it runs every hour only, so I am thinking standing there without knowing the exact time, I risk ending up waiting for up to one hour :).

    Well, reason for my question? I saw this exact quote below from moovitapp.com:

    ….. “A1 (Direction: Trg Slavija) is operational during weekdays.” …..

    even though right before that the site says it operates 24/7, so I am a bit confused.

    Thanks so very much GBB, have a great day!

    • Dear Ngo,

      Night buses for line A1 operate every day, not only during weekdays. During night the bus departs at 00:30, 1:30, 3:20 and 04:20 from Slavija Square.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  12. Ngo Hung

    Hello GBB Team,

    A1 minibus. It is the name only, or is it physically a MINI BUS? Does it get full very often?

    Thanks so very much!

    • Dear Ngo,

      It is a smaller bus, but since you said you need an early morning departure, I think there should be no problem with getting into bus.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  13. Hi GBB Team

    Confused, one large suitcase is that much luggage? Will the bus stop anywhere where near Five Point Star Square?

    • Hans Fredrikzohn

      Never mind, we’ll take a cab…

  14. Bo lykke Jørgensen

    When do the last bus lieve Tesla airport on a sunday. .?

    • Gabriela

      Dear Bo,
      Shuttle buses operate during night, until 2 a.m. The last bus 607 departs at midnight.
      Best regards,
      Gabriela Marin

  15. Antonia

    Hello!

    I am arriving on Sunday at 10 am in Belgrade central Bus/Train station. I would like to check if bus A1 still stops at the Bus station.
    On the other hand, just for the info could you please tell me the the bus line that goes from Bus station to the Zeleni Venac.

    Thank you for your answer!

    Best regards,

    Antonia

    • Dear Antonia,

      As it is stated in the blog post, local bus line 72 operates between Belgrade Airport and Zeleni Venac, so you should take that bus.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  16. Dear Melanai good evening
    on Friday at 8th of November I will travel with Qatar airways at 11:40AM
    But I am starting at Bujanovec.
    Plz let me know which service will be suitable for me
    Thank you so so much waiting for your reply
    Caezar

    • Dear Caezar,

      You can catch a bus from Bujanovac to Belgrade from the bus station in Bujanovac which leaves around 23:45 (7th of November) and you will be around 6:00 in Belgrade. Once you arrive to Belgrade, take a bus from Slavija Square or Zeleni Venac.

      Best regards,
      Melani GBB Team

  17. Donna C

    We have a quick overnight at the airport garni hotel. I assume we will cab it to the hotel but then wish to go to the city center. What is our best option for bus transportation from there please?

    • Maja

      Dear Donna,

      it is possible to travel by city bus no. 610 to Jakovo and then switch to tram lines no. 7 or 9.
      The other option is to get to the airport first and take a shuttle bus to the city center.

      Best regards,
      Maja GBB Team

  18. Harish Agarwal

    Hi,
    I will be reaching the Belgrade airport at 11:30 PM in the night, and need to go to the Elegance Hotel (~5km from the center).
    What’s the best way to go there at night? Is bus recommended? Can I get a taxi from Bus Station to my hotel?
    I also won’t have internet access outside the airport.

    Thanks!

    • Maja

      Dear Harish,

      the airport shuttle operates every hour during the evening/night, so the best would be to reach the main bus station and continue by taxi.
      However, if any changes occur due to the COVID-19 situation, we don’t have that information at the moment.

      Best regards,
      Maja, GBB Team

  19. Bernhard

    Hey,

    I am arriving Belgrade via train at Beograd topcider. Is there a shuttle bus Connection to the airport? If not, what would be the easiest way to get there?

    Best

    B

    • Maja

      Dear Bernhard,

      first, you have to reach Slavija Square from where you will catch a shuttle bus to the airport.
      Taxi would be the fastest way to get from Topcider station to Slavija, but you can also take a local bus no. 3A that has a final stop in Savska, then change to a tram to Slavija Square.
      Hopefully, this was helpful.

      Best regards,
      GBB Team

  20. Augustin Carbonnelle

    Hello!
    I was wondering whether it’s possible to buy at the Nikola Tesla Airport a bus ticket that is valid for an entire day and how much is that.

    Thank you!

    • Hello Augustin,

      As mentioned, you can get to the city by using Minibus service A1, or public buses GSP 72 or GSP 607.
      In all three cases, you can buy bus tickets on board. IF you’re arriving with the public bus, you can also buy tickets at the kiosk, and those are valid for the entire day.
      For the prices, check the sections “Airport bus” and “Local bus” above.

      Best!

  21. Amanda Rochelle Fouche

    Good day
    I will land at airport on Saturday..which bus is best to take to Pop Art Hostel?
    Thank you very much…

    • Maja

      Dear Amanda,

      you can choose between the airport shuttle A1 and bus line no. 72. They both stop very close to your accommodation.
      Central bus station where shuttle bus arrives is located basically across the street from your accommodation (about a 5 min walk).
      The bus line no. 72 makes a stop on the other side of the street leaving you with about 5-10 min walking to your accommodation.

      We wish you a safe flight!

      Best,
      GBB Team

      • Amanda Rochelle Fouche

        Thank you!

  22. I’m arriving April 23 at 5:45 pm and need to get to the main bus station to catch a bus to Sombor, leaving at 8:30 pm . How long should customs and immigration take to clear? also, Is there s later bus to Sombor? Appreciate your prompt reply, thanks.

    • Maja

      Hi Michael,

      since the ride from Belgrade airport to Sombor takes more than 2 hours, you should consider the possibility of taking a later bus.
      Unfortunately, we currently don’t offer this route, there is a later bus, but we are unable to tell you the exact departures during the day.
      However, we recommend contacting Belgrade bus station for detailed information about bus departures to Sombor.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  23. Aleksandra

    We have flight at 06:10 in the morning.

    1. Does A1 have night departs?

    2. If yes, which are they? Because I can’t find anywhere on the transport apps or internet

    Thank you,

    • Maja

      Hi Aleksandra,

      unfortunately, the A1 bus line does not operate during the night.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  24. Saj

    Can I get bus plus card in Airport? Do they have Kiosk to buy it?

    • Maja

      Hi,

      unfortunately, we don’t have such information. I suggest you contact the airport directly to check.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  25. Patricia

    Hi, I can’t find the A1 shuttle bus time table from airport to Slavija . Is the bus operating after mid night? What about bus 72? I will be arriving after after 10 pm. I am wondering if there is any bus after midnight.

    Thanks.

    Regards, Patricia

    • Maja

      Hi Patricia,

      you can take a look at the bus schedule here. Just have in mind it is not in the English language.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  26. Hongbo Guo

    Hello. Is it possible to buy a ticket for A1 Shuttle Bus at a ticket counter or machine at the airport? I don’t really have dinar in cash.

    • Maja Tramontana

      Hi,

      yes, it is possible to buy a ticket in advance. Click here, pick a date and you will see all the available departures for which you can buy a ticket immediately.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  27. Hayden

    hello I need to be at the airport at 5am is the bus from the Main train station in Belgrade departing at 4:25am that Day it is a Monday

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Hayden,

      yes, the bus departs every 5 minutes on Mondays.

      Best,
      GBB Team

      • Kc gurjar

        My flight is at 6am can I get a bus from Zeleni venac to the airport?

        • Marija Štrljić

          Hi,

          you can take the A1 minibus service since it operates 24/7.

          Best,
          Marija, GetByBus Team

  28. Beyza

    Hi,
    I want to learn about bus or shuttle time which from center to airport. If u help to me I’m very be grateful.

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Beyza,

      you can find all the information you need here.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  29. Mary

    Hello,

    What is the best way of transportation to get from Airport Nikola Tesla to the Beogradski sajam san and is also affordable? Does any bus take me there? Also, does any bus drive across Most gazela or Most na Adi?I am looking for the nearest bus station. Thank you.

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi Mary,

      take bus A1 from the airport to the main bus station, then transfer to tram line 7 (direction Ustanicka) or tram line 9 (direction Banjica) to reach Beogradski sajam. Another option is to take bus A1 from the airport to the main bus station and then catch a taxi to Beogradski sajam. The A1 bus crosses Most Gazela on its route to the city centre but doesn’t cross Most na Adi. The nearest bus or tram stop to Beogradski sajam will depend on your specific destination within the fairgrounds.

      Best,
      GBB Team

  30. Kc

    My flight is at 6am can I get a bus from Zeleni venac to the airport?

    • Marija Štrljić

      Hi,

      you can take the A1 minibus service since it operates 24/7.

      Best,
      Marija, GetByBus Team

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