Nikola Tesla Airport: How to Get There

Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade - the main international airport of Serbia, located 18 km west of the city centre. Below are the options for getting to the city, with information on time, cost and nuances.

Bus A1 - the cheapest

Official route from terminal 2 to the "Belgrade Bus Station". The ride takes 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic, and the ticket costs 450 RSD (≈ 3,80 EUR). Tickets are sold by the driver and at machines at the stop.

Schedule

• From the airport: every 30-60 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00.
• From the bus station: every 30-60 minutes from 04:30 to 22:30.

At night (after 23:00) the bus does not run - take a taxi or a transfer.

Taxi - fast but more expensive

Cost to the centre ≈ 20-25 EUR (2 400-3 000 RSD). Travel time ≈ 25-40 minutes. Official companies:

• Pink Taxi - yellow cars, rate 120 RSD/km, minimum 1 800 RSD.
• Car:Go - app, fixed 22 EUR to the centre.
• Yandex Go - Uber equivalent, from 18 EUR at night.

The airport has desks with fixed prices (e.g., to Slavija 20 EUR). When ordering, check whether VAT (10 %) is included.

Important: if you plan a night trip, be ready for a surcharge of 20-30 % (see below).

Car rental - flexibility for frequent travelers

International companies operate in the terminals:

Company	Terminal	Price / day
Hertz	2, stand 1	from 35 EUR (compact)
Sixt	1	from 40 EUR (Volkswagen Golf)
Avis	2	from 38 EUR

Additional costs: CDW insurance ≈ 10-15 EUR / day, fuel ≈ 1,20 EUR / litre (95 octane), toll roads ≈ 5-10 EUR (e.g., to Novi Sad). Parking at the airport 2 EUR / hour or 15 EUR / day. For long-term rentals it is better to book online in advance.

Train - an unusual but cheap option

Since 2025 a railway line runs from Belgrade Center station to the airport with a stop at Belgrade Main Station. The journey takes 35-40 minutes, ticket 300 RSD (≈ 2,50 EUR).

Schedule (summer 2026)

• From the airport: 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00.
• From Belgrade Main: 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00.

Tickets are sold at machines at the station and via the Srbija Voz app.

Night options

After 23:00 public transport does not operate. Night taxis (22:00-06:00) are more expensive:

• Pink Taxi - from 2 800 RSD (≈ 23 EUR) to the centre.
• Car:Go - fixed 25 EUR.

If you want to avoid extra charges, book a transfer in advance:

• Welcome Pickups - international service, prices from 20 EUR.
• Local Transfer - Serbian company, from 18 EUR.

The price is fixed, regardless of arrival time.

Tips for expats

1. Luggage - taxi is more convenient if you have several suitcases. Bus A1 has a small luggage compartment, and the train has no space for large baggage.
2. Traffic - during rush hours (7-9 and 16-19) the road to the centre can take 50-60 minutes. Taxi via BNO (fast highway) usually bypasses the jams.
3. Payment - taxis and buses accept cash (RSD or EUR) and cards; trains accept only card or app.
4. Safety - at night it is better to order a taxi through an app (Car:Go, Yandex Go) rather than hail a car on the street. The airport has a guarded taxi waiting area.

Useful links

• Bus A1 schedule and route map
• Official Srbija Voz train schedule
• Taxi price comparison in Belgrade (Serbian portal)
• Map of toll roads in Serbia (Ministarstvo saobraćaja)