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In short

Air Serbia is the flag carrier of Serbia, based at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport and serving 89 destinations from Belgrade. Its network covers the Balkans, Europe, the Middle East, North America and China, which makes Belgrade a useful transfer point for the region. Air Serbia has no alliance and runs a programme called Elevate. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Air Serbia is the flag carrier of Serbia, tracing its history back to Aeroput, founded in 1927. Based at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, it flies across Europe and the Balkans and long-haul to North America and China.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Serbia. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Air Serbia (IATA: JU, ICAO: ASL) is the flag carrier of Serbia, headquartered in Belgrade with its hub at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. It flies to 89 destinations from Belgrade, mostly in Europe and the Balkans, plus long-haul flights to New York, and suits travellers heading to Serbia or connecting through Belgrade between the Balkans, Western Europe and North America.

Nearly a century of history

The airline traces its roots to Aeroput, founded on 17 June 1927. The national airline later flew as JAT and then Jat Airways. In 2013 it was restructured and rebranded as Air Serbia, with Etihad Airways as a strategic partner. The Serbian government held most of the shares from 2020 and took full ownership in November 2023.

Belgrade base and focus cities Niš and Kraljevo

Belgrade is the base for nearly all flights. Niš is a focus city with nine routes, and Morava Airport near Kraljevo has three. The short-haul network covers the Balkans and most major European capitals and holiday coasts. The long-haul route is New York JFK, and Chicago O'Hare and Miami are planned for 2027. In 2025 Air Serbia carried about 4.57 million passengers and earned revenue of roughly €719 million.

Connecting in Belgrade

Many Air Serbia itineraries between the Balkans, Western Europe and New York involve a change at Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Check the connecting time on your booking and the entry rules for Serbia if you plan a stopover in the city.

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Good to know

  • Founded1927
  • Other gatewaysINI / KVO

Everything you should know

Airline codes

JU · ASL

IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIR SERBIA”

Every Air Serbia flight number begins with JU. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code ASL, and the radio callsign is AIR SERBIA.

Key facts

Main hub

Belgrade (BEG)

Belgrade Nikola Tesla

Also flies abroad fromNiš (INI) · Kraljevo (KVO)

Network

89 destinations from Belgrade

Balkans · Europe · Middle East · North America · China

From Belgrade, Air Serbia flies to 89 destinations, mostly in Europe and the Balkans, with a long-haul route to New York JFK. Niš and Morava Airport near Kraljevo have their own routes.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy; the Airbus A330 long-haul flights have lie-flat business seats. Air Serbia sells business class and economy. On the Airbus A330 long-haul flights, business class has lie-flat seats.

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Good to know

Air Serbia’s loyalty programme is Elevate, and its official website is airserbia.com.

Frequent flyer

Elevate

No global alliance

Elevate is where Air Serbia flights earn points; the airline has not joined Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

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At a glance

Air Serbia (IATA: JU, ICAO: ASL) is the flag carrier of Serbia, based at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. With roots in Aeroput (1927), it flies Airbus A319, A320, A330, ATR 72 and Embraer 195 aircraft to around 90 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North America and China.

Key facts about Air Serbia
HeadquartersBelgrade, Serbia
Fleet typesAirbus A319, A320, A330-200, ATR 72-600 and Embraer 195
Frequent flyerElevate
Official websiteairserbia.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Air Serbia serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current Air Serbia timetable when you search. Search flights

Balkans

Belgrade (BEG) departures11 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The fleet has about 29 aircraft in service: Airbus A319s and A320s on European routes, Airbus A330-200s on long-haul, ATR 72-600 turboprops on short regional routes, and Embraer 195 jets. More aircraft are on order.

  • Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body · 7 in service European city routes with lighter demand
  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 6 in service Busier European routes
  • Airbus A330-200 Wide-body · 4 in service Long-haul routes
  • ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 10 in service Balkan and short routes
  • Embraer 195 Regional jet · 4 in service Regional jet flights within Europe

Cabin classes

Two cabins are on sale at Air Serbia: Business and Economy. Not every Air Serbia route has all of them.

Business Most flights

Business class

Business class across the network, with lie-flat seats on long-haul A330s.

Lie-flat on the A330Lounge access

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals on long-haul

Elevate

Air Serbia’s loyalty programme. Join Elevate online before you fly so the trip counts.

Elevate members earn points on Air Serbia flights and with partners, and use them for award flights and upgrades.

For years Air Serbia passengers collected Etihad Guest miles. In June 2026 the airline launched its own programme, Elevate, which replaced Etihad Guest. Co-branded payment cards with Banca Intesa and Alta Banka are due from October 2026. Air Serbia is not part of a global alliance.

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact Air Serbia allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at BEG or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Air Serbia sets the allowance by fare and route, and long-haul flights to New York differ from short European routes. Your e-ticket and Manage Booking on airserbia.com show the figure.

Pro tip: if you connect in Belgrade from a short ATR or Embraer flight to a long-haul flight, check the allowance shown for each flight before you pack.
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Online Check-in

Here is the order to follow for a JU flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use airserbia.com to check in for eligible flights. Have your Air Serbia booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International Air Serbia passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic JU passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for Air Serbia check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Air Serbia desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your JU trip.

    Air Serbia counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official Air Serbia website.
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper Air Serbia fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Look across the week

    If your dates can move, look at JU flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Travel around the busy dates

    Holiday peaks push up fares on routes from Belgrade. Shift your Air Serbia trip just outside them where you can.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Compare Air Serbia fare types

    Look at the next Air Serbia fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Connect via Belgrade

    Air Serbia’s network is built around Belgrade. A connection there can be good value between the Balkans and Western Europe or North America.

    Transfers at BEG
  5. 05

    Join Elevate

    Join Elevate before your first Air Serbia flight so the trip earns points from day one.

    Before you fly

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General

Air Serbia's hub is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. It also operates flights from Niš and from Morava Airport near Kraljevo. Most connections, including long-haul flights to North America and China, go through Belgrade.