Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,093

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +10.23%

In August 2025, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport handled 4,093 departures, a year‑over‑year change of +10.23% as carriers adjusted capacity and schedules for late‑summer demand. The hub’s role for Southeast Europe origin‑and‑destination traffic remained firm, with network tweaks focused on weekend peaks and regional connectivity.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 66.21%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +13.02 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 140

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: +723.53%

Departure on‑time performance reached 66.21% (+13.02 percentage points versus last year), supported by steadier turn times and improved gate utilization at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Cancelled departures totaled 140 (+723.53% YoY), limiting severe disruption for most travelers while midday heat and occasional convective weather still posed risks.

Airlines Serving BEG

Service at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is led by Air Serbia alongside a mix of European and leisure carriers, linking major Balkan cities with key hubs across Europe and select Middle East leisure markets. The network balances regional coverage and long‑haul connections via partner hubs.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to stay broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; afternoon storms and Friday–Sunday peaks may trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts through the NextFly App.