Serbia
Belgrade, the affordable destination for bringing the group together
Belgrade has become one of the trendiest group destinations in recent years thanks to its nightlife and how affordable it remains compared with the rest of Europe. Kalemegdan Fortress, high above where the Sava and Danube rivers meet, is the main viewpoint and park, and the bohemian Skadarlija district is home to many of the city's most charming restaurants.
Nikola Tesla Airport is west of the city, connected by direct bus or minibus in a journey of 30-40 minutes; there's no train or metro link to the centre.
Serbia isn't part of the eurozone, so the group will be dealing with Serbian dinars rather than euros: cards are accepted almost everywhere, but it's worth keeping in mind when working out costs and changing a little cash for smaller purchases.
The nightlife scene includes the so-called 'splavovi', floating clubs moored on the Sava and Danube that run from spring to autumn and rank among the best plans for a large group.
Why Belgrade works for a spread-out group
Belgrade is getting more low-cost flights from across Europe, which makes it easier to find affordable combinations for the group, though it's worth checking frequency carefully by origin: not every route flies daily.
Joivia compares every traveller's flights at once and scores each combination on two things: the group's total price and how grouped the arrivals are, so nobody burns hours waiting alone at the terminal.
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How much it costs to fly to Belgrade from each city
Of the months we currently have data for, the cheapest to fly to Belgrade is November 2026.
Per-person, one-way prices for the cheapest flight we've seen on each route; data updated on 30/08/2026. These are indicative and change constantly: always confirm the final price on the provider's website.
Is there a direct flight to Belgrade?
Of the 1081 flights to Belgrade we've seen in the last 10 days, around 20% are direct.
Which airlines fly to Belgrade
- Lufthansa
- Wizz Air
- Wizz Air
- Air Serbia
- easyJet
- Wizz Air
Which cities have a direct flight, and how long it takes
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 1.5 direct/day · takes 1 h 35 min
- Madrid (MAD) 1.0 direct/day · takes 3 h 10 min
- Nice (NCE) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 55 min
- Milan Malpensa (MXP) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 45 min
- Paris Beauvais (BVA) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 25 min
- London Luton (LTN) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 50 min
- Milan Bergamo (BGY) 1.0 direct/day · takes 1 h 35 min
- Alicante (ALC) 1.0 direct/day · takes 2 h 55 min
When there's a layover, where is it usually?
The most common layover we've seen is Munich.
What time flights land in Belgrade
Based on the direct flights we've seen on each route, here's roughly how arrival times spread out depending on where each person flies from:
- Alicante (ALC) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 23:50 and 00:25 (+1)
- Madrid (MAD) 1.0 direct/day · arrive between 01:15 (+1) and 01:30 (+1)
Window between the earliest and latest of every ten flights, based on direct flights seen recently: not a fixed schedule, just what usually happens.
Where to meet after landing at the Belgrade airport
The bus or minibus from the airport stops at several points in the centre, so it's most practical to agree that the group meets straight at the accommodation rather than waiting at the airport, especially if arrivals are spread out over the day.
Which countries have a direct flight to Belgrade
Germany and the UK have good low-cost frequency to Belgrade; Spain and Italy have regular connections, though with fewer daily flights than to destinations like Budapest or Prague. The rest of the Balkans is also well connected due to proximity.
Before you go to Belgrade
- Change a little cash into Serbian dinars for smaller purchases; almost everything else can be paid by card without issue.
- The floating clubs on the Sava and Danube run mainly from spring to autumn; in winter, nightlife moves to indoor venues.
- Skadarlija, the bohemian district, is a good spot for a large group dinner without needing a reservation, though it's worth arriving early on weekends.
- Public transport by bus and tram covers the city well, though the historic centre is perfectly walkable.
Frequently asked questions about going to Belgrade as a group
Is there a train from Belgrade airport to the centre?
No: you get there by direct bus or minibus, a journey of 30 to 40 minutes.
Do you pay in euros in Belgrade?
No, the currency is the Serbian dinar. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but it's worth carrying a little cash for small purchases.
When do the floating river clubs operate?
Mainly from spring to autumn; in the colder months, nightlife moves to indoor venues around the city.
How long is the flight from Rome Fiumicino to Belgrade?
The direct flights we've seen average about 1 h 35 min.
Which airlines fly to Belgrade?
Among the flights we've seen, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Wizz Air, Air Serbia and easyJet operate the most.
Is there a direct flight to Belgrade?
Not many: around 20% of the flights we see are direct.