About Belgrade

Belgrade (Beograd) is the capital of Serbia, and has a population of around 1.6 million. It is situated in South-Eastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The climate zone is humid subtropical, and the average temperature in September is 17.7 °C (64.2 °F).

The local currency is Serbian dinar, RSD (1 Euro ~ 120 RSD). The exchange rate of the local currency, the dinar may vary, so please keep this in mind when making your travel arrangement plans.

For details about travelling, cultural and social events in Belgrade, please visit the Tourist Organization of Belgrade at www.tob.rs.

Get in:

by Airplane

Belgrade's international airport "Nikola Tesla" (BEG) is located 12 km from the city center. It has direct and connecting flights to various destinations worldwide. You can take a taxi or public transportation to get to the city centre from the airport.

If you use a taxi, the safest way is to contact the city service TAXI INFO desk, located in the baggage reclaim area of the airport. There are many "freelance" drivers at the airport, offering their services, but they are usually much more expensive. The price of a taxi ride varies according to the covered distance, and should not exceed 20 Euro to the city centre. You can check current prices at this link.

If you use a public bus, there are two options, mini bus A1 (for the price of 300 RSD) and public bus line 72 (price ranging from 89-150 RSD depending on the type of ticket). The details and timetables can be found here.

by Car

Belgrade is located at the intersection of the European E-70 and E-75 highways. Foreign drivers in Serbia are required to have a national driver's license, traffic permit and an insurance policy.

Visas

For the official information about visa regime please check the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. Citizens of the most of European countries may enter Serbia without a visa.