If you have been to Serbia, then, for sure, your plane landed at the airport of the capital of this country - Belgrade. This is not surprising, because this airfield is the main air gate of the state. We suggest today to learn about the structure of the Belgrade airport and what services it offers travelers. We will also explain how you can get to the city after arrival.
Belgrade, Nikola Tesla Airport: basic information and historical information
This air harbor is the largest and busiest in all of Serbia. Belgrade Airport was named after the greatest inventor Nikola Tesla, who was a Serb by nationality. The airfield is located only 12 kilometers from the city center, at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. The first airport building was built in 1927, and a year later the planes of the local airline Aeroput began to fly from here. In 1931, a new terminal was built on the territory of the port, and in 1936 all conditions were created for aircraft landing with poor visibility. During the Second World War, the airport was used for their purposes by German troops, who left it only in 1944.
Belgrade Airport: scheme
Despite the fact that this air harbor is one of the largest in the Balkans, in size it is significantly inferior, for example, to the international airports of Istanbul, Amsterdam or Moscow. So, in “Nikola Tesla” there are only two terminals. A large-scale reconstruction was carried out in terminal number two several years ago, and today it accounts for the main passenger traffic both in domestic and international traffic. Terminal number one for quite some time was the only one in Belgrade airport. But since 2010, he mainly specializes in charter flights and transportation by low-cost companies.
How to get to the air harbor of the Serbian capital?
There are several options for getting from the city to Belgrade Airport. Taxi services are available. Locals recommend contacting Pink Taxis or Zhuty Taxis. On average, the cost of such a trip will cost you 2000 dinars, or 600 rubles.
If you want to save money, you can get to the airport on a special bus that runs between the air harbor and the center of Belgrade. An additional convenience is that it also stops at the train station. A trip on it will cost only 250 dinars (80 rubles). You can get to Belgrade airport from the center in just half an hour.
However, the most budget option is a trip on a regular city bus number 72. The cost of the trip is only 120 dinars (or 40 rubles).
Services
Belgrade Airport, according to many travelers, is a very comfortable and convenient air harbor. There are enough seats, there are several cafes, duty-free shops, souvenir shops and newsstands. Also at the airport you will find ATMs, currency exchange offices, information desks and car rental offices. There is also a medical center.
Employees of the air harbor work very quickly, and even if the airport is filled with a large number of people during the simultaneous arrival or departure of several flights, the crowd quickly disperses. As for parking, there is a paid parking lot for 1150 places on the territory of Nikola Tesla. The airport pays special attention to passengers with disabilities. Therefore, if you or your loved ones need some help with mobility, then call here in advance and notify the responsible employee.