Belgrade Nikola Tesla has two long runways and never closes. If you are arranging private jet charter at Belgrade Airport, that is the headline: customs, border control, fuel and handling are all available 24 hours, and prior permission is not needed.
Private passengers are normally met at the general aviation terminal, beside the dedicated general aviation apron. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and works with the handling agents to confirm the plan, subject to availability. It suits early starts, late returns and the kind of flight that needs a flexible timetable. Charter-A can also arrange a car to meet you on arrival.
Flying privately to Belgrade
The airport is open 24 hours, with customs and immigration, fuelling and handling also available around the clock. Runway 12R/30L is 3,500 metres, and the second runway, 12L/30R, is 3,400 metres, so every business jet is comfortable here. A hangar for general aviation is available on site.
Handling is provided by Clearway OPS Belgrade, Apex Ground Services and FCG OPS. The General Aviation Terminal, also called the VIP terminal, sits beside the general aviation apron. Handlers meet passengers there and take them through passport control and baggage, and a passenger and crew lounge is next to the apron.
Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport guide
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| Location | Aerodrom Beograd, Surčin, Belgrade, 11180 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LYBE · IATA BEG |
| Region | Belgrade (Surčin), Serbia |
| Nearest city | Belgrade — About 15 min by car to the city centre (18 km) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Customs, border control, fuel and handling are also available around the clock. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 12R/30L – 3,500 m × 45 m asphalt (second runway 12L/30R 3,400 m × 45 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jets, two long runways |
| Handling / FBO | Clearway OPS Belgrade · Apex Ground Services · FCG OPS |
| Private terminal | General Aviation Terminal (VIP terminal) beside the dedicated general aviation apron. Handlers meet passengers there and take them through passport control and baggage; a passenger and crew lounge is next to the apron. |
| Airport website | beg.aero |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (smatsa.rs, apexbelgrade.com, fcgops.aero, lunajets.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Belgrade
Belgrade is Serbia's capital, where the Sava meets the Danube, and it is the country's business and cultural centre. The airport is at Surčin, about 15 minutes by car and 18 km from the city centre. It also serves onward travel across Serbia and into the wider Balkans. Charter-A can arrange ground transport to match your landing time.
Private jet flight times to Belgrade
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 910 nm · 1,680 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 1,020 nm · 1,890 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,115 nm · 2,070 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 770 nm · 1,430 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Geneva | 605 nm · 1,120 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 565 nm · 1,050 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Belgrade is a sector of about 910 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Belgrade: your questions answered
Is Belgrade Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs, border control, fuel and handling are also available around the clock. Charter-A confirms your handling agent at booking.
Does Belgrade have a general aviation terminal?
Yes. The General Aviation Terminal, also called the VIP terminal, sits beside the general aviation apron. Handlers meet passengers there, and a passenger and crew lounge is next to the apron.
How far is Belgrade Airport from the city centre?
About 18 km, or roughly 15 minutes by car. Charter-A can arrange transfers to your hotel or meeting.
Can large jets land at Belgrade?
Yes. It has two long runways, 3,500 and 3,400 metres, and is suitable for all business jets. Charter-A confirms the parking and handling plan for your aircraft at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Belgrade by private jet?
About 2 hr 50 min in a light jet and 2 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 910 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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