How to Get from the Airport to the City

Choosing the most convenient option and explaining why

The nearest settlement to Nikola Tesla Airport is the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Therefore, in any case, you first need to get to Belgrade.

Choosing Public Transport

The simplest and cheapest way to get to the city is by using public transport. First, you need to exchange the currency you arrived with into Serbian dinars. This can be done directly in the airport building. Several routes operate between the airport and the city:

A1 Mini Bus (Minibus)

Route: Airport - Slavija Square - Airport.

Ticket price: 300 dinars. Tickets can be purchased directly in the minibus.

Approximate travel time: 30 minutes.

Bus No. 72

Route: Airport - Zeleni Venac Square (city center) - Airport.

Ticket price: 89 dinars (if the ticket is purchased at a kiosk), 150 dinars if paid on the bus.

Approximate travel time: 30-40 minutes.

How to pay for public transport in Serbia and where to buy the "BusPlus" card is explained here.

Renting a Car

This option is great for pre-booking from home and saving yourself stress upon arrival. Additionally, the car will be at your disposal for as long as needed, and you can travel anywhere in Serbia, not just Belgrade, without returning the car to the airport parking lot. The cost of renting the cheapest type of vehicle, a small car like a "Fiat Panda" with a manual transmission, starts at 22 euros on most rental websites, while an automatic transmission costs at least 28 euros per day. In any case, it is not much more expensive than a taxi, but the car remains available for as long as you need.

International driver’s licenses issued in your country of origin are valid in Serbia. The traffic rules are similar to what we are familiar with, except for speed limits: 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h outside cities, and 130 km/h on highways.

Many companies offer car rental services, most of them having websites with Serbian and English interfaces. For example, https://autorentdoo.com/en/ or https://www.avis.rs/ are among the first results after advertisements (which means these services are indeed popular). Just search for "Serbia car rental" and choose a suitable option.

Calling a Taxi

And, of course, a taxi is always an option.

For taxis, I strongly recommend using trusted services like Yandex.Taxi, CarGo, or any other well-established company. Unfortunately, most of the bad experiences my acquaintances had in Serbia (especially tourists) involved private taxi drivers. At some point, I got the impression that every self-respecting private driver in Belgrade considers it their duty to deceive new visitors, often spoiling their entire trip. Don’t make the same mistakes—listen to this advice and use only reputable taxi services.

Calling a Friend

If you have specific conditions and are sure you can't manage alone, contact me—we’ll figure something out together. In these challenging times, volunteers often offer help with consultations, advice, or even on-the-ground assistance. If no volunteers are available, these services can always be arranged for a fee.

Each transport option has its pros and cons: buses are the most budget-friendly, rental cars offer freedom of movement, and taxis take you straight to your destination. Choose what suits you best, explore information shared on social media, ask questions, and don’t hesitate to seek help, including from us—then no relocation will be overwhelming for you. :)

Before solving transportation issues, you must first tackle a bigger problem—exchanging rubles for local currency. As of 06.04.2022, this is not easy to do, not only at the airport but throughout Serbia.

PLEASE READ ABOUT THE NUANCES OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE HERE.