Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Belgrade, RS 🇷🇸 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
LYBE
IATA
BEG
Elevation
335 ft
Region
RS-00
Local Time
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GPS Code: LYBE
Local Code: Not available
Location: 44.818401° N, 20.309099° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Beograd Surčin Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) presents a mixed bag for recent travelers, with overall sentiment ranging from positive remarks about modernization to strong criticisms regarding ongoing renovations and declining service quality. While the airport recorded a record-high passenger volume in 2024 and received accolades for cleanliness and staff dedication, individual traveler experiences often highlight significant frustrations.
What Travelers Love
- Modernization and Capacity: Recent upgrades have expanded the airport, providing more space to handle an increased number of passengers.
- WiFi & Charging: Travelers frequently praise the availability and quality of WiFi and mobile charging stations throughout the terminals.
- Sleeping Comfort: For those with layovers, some parts of Terminal 1 landside offer comfortable couches suitable for sleeping, and the airport is generally considered safe for overnight stays.
- Security Efficiency (Off-Peak): Outside of peak hours, security and passport control can be notably quick.
- Cleanliness (Awarded): In 2024, Belgrade Airport was recognized as the "Cleanest airport in Europe" by the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program.
Common Complaints
- Ongoing Renovations: The airport is described as a "permanent construction site" with renovations dragging on for years, leading to disorganization, improvised obstacles, and parts showing premature wear and tear.
- Staff Attitude and Service: A frequent complaint is the deterioration of staff attitude, with reports of unhelpful, arrogant, rude, and incompetent personnel, especially at transfer desks and immigration.
- Lounge Quality: The Business Club lounge receives consistent negative feedback for being rundown, dirty, having limited space, mediocre food, and lacking basic facilities like toilets.
- Queues and Disorganization: Travelers often face long queues for passport control and immigration, particularly during rush hours, with some instances of 200-meter lines and close calls for missed flights. Bus transfers are also poorly organized.
- Cleanliness (Contradictory): Despite awards, some recent reviews lament dirty toilets and a general impression of the airport being unkempt.
- Poor Signage: Many find the airport's signage lacking or confusing, making navigation difficult.
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is clearly undergoing significant transformation to accommodate growing passenger numbers. While these efforts have led to some positive developments like increased capacity and good basic amenities, the ongoing construction, inconsistent service quality, and often chaotic organization for travelers remain key areas needing substantial improvement.
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Airport Routes
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) offers 148 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air and others. Popular destinations from Belgrade include Amsterdam Schiphol, Vienna Int'l (Schwechat), Istanbul Airport, Oslo, Gardermoen and Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 4
- Vienna Int'l (Schwechat) (VIE) 4
- Istanbul Airport (IST) 4
- Oslo, Gardermoen (OSL) 4
- Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) 4
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) 4
- Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l) (FCO) 3
- Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) 3
- Ben Gurion Int'l (TLV) 3
- Hamburg (HAM) 3
- Copenhagen (CPH) 3
- Frankfurt Int'l (FRA) 3
Newly Discovered
- Athens Int'l, Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) new
- Niš Constantine the Great (INI) new
- Larnaca Int'l (LCA) new
- Pulkovo (LED) new
- Dubai Int'l (DXB) new
- Sheremetyevo Int'l (SVO) new
- London Luton (LTN) new
- Istanbul Airport (IST) new
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) new
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) new
- Podgorica (TGD) new
- Brnik (Ljubljana) (LJU) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Belgrade Nikola Tesla AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air Serbia
ASL
/ JU
|
64 | 473 | 64 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Wizz Air
WZZ
/ W6
|
23 | 160 | 23 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Bulgaria Air
LZB
/ FB
|
17 | 68 | 17 | Jan 30, 2026 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
/ KL
|
1 | 40 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
4 | 32 | 4 | Jan 30, 2026 |
|
Air Montenegro
MNE
/ 4O
|
2 | 32 | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air Baltic
BTI
/ BT
|
11 | 23 | 11 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
2 | 23 | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Lufthansa Cityline
CLH
/ CL
|
1 | 21 | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
FlyDubai
FDB
/ FZ
|
1 | 19 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12L/30R |
11155 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
12R/30L |
11483 ft | 148 ft | ASPH | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.1 MHz |
| APP | - | 133.1 MHz |
| ATIS | INFO | 122.925 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Belgrade Airport uses a fixed-price voucher system. Go to the official 'TAXI INFO' desk in the baggage claim area to get a voucher with a set price based on your destination zone. You give this voucher to the driver at the taxi stand. This system is designed to prevent overcharging and is the most recommended method for taking a taxi.
Rental Cars
Several international and local car rental companies operate at the airport, including Hertz, Sixt, Avis, and Budget. Their service desks are located in the international arrivals hall of Terminal 2. Pre-booking online is recommended for better rates and to ensure vehicle availability.
Public Transportation
There are two primary bus options. The A1 Mini Bus is an express shuttle connecting the airport to Slavija Square, with a journey time of about 30 minutes. Tickets are bought from the driver. The cheaper, but slower, option is the public bus line 72, which runs to the Zeleni Venac square in the city center and takes approximately 40-60 minutes.
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