Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is projected to deal with over one million passengers inside a single month for the primary time this August. The airport famous Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s abrupt resolution to discontinue companies to the Serbian capital might be an element stopping it from reaching the milestone, because the route had been contributing a gradual stream of passengers. In August alone the provider had 10.516 seats in the marketplace. General, Belgrade Airport’s seat capability on scheduled companies is projected to develop 9% year-on-year subsequent month enabling it to deal with over one million travellers. In 2024, August was the airport’s busiest month, throughout which it registered 933.327 travellers by means of its doorways. The airport’s first-half-year outcomes are anticipated late subsequent week.
This summer time season, most carriers have grown their capability at Belgrade Airport when in comparison with 2024, with exception of these airways not serving the town, which embody British Airways, airBaltic and Luxair. The quickest rising airline is Wizz Air, which has added over 200.000 seats in the marketplace this summer time. It’s adopted by Air Serbia, Lufthansa, KLM and AJet. Different carriers with over a further 10.000 seats this summer time embody the likes of Turkish Airways, Solar d’Or, Nouvelair, in addition to China Southern, though the latter solely commenced operations in September 2024.
In the meantime, the airport is urgent forward with its enlargement venture, with present efforts largely centered on enhancing business choices. A number of new outlets and meals and beverage shops have been added, most of that are absolutely accomplished and awaiting permits to start operations. A newly opened hall now connects the world behind the obligation free store to the C wing of the terminal, permitting passengers to bypass the central plaza. This new passage options two further retail areas, together with a kids’s retailer and a sweet store. As a part of the broader improvement plan, the airport additionally intends to standardise flooring and ceiling designs throughout the complete terminal to create a extra cohesive visible id. On the bottom ground, work is constant with the opening of latest espresso outlets and retail items within the arrivals space. Moreover, ten new automated self check-in machines have been put in for Air Serbia passengers, that are anticipated to be put into use from the height of the summer time journey interval. They are going to be accompanied by 4 automated baggage check-in desks.
