Serbia and Georgia closer than ever: Air Serbia commences new direct route

Air Serbia today, 15 June, commenced a direct service between Belgrade and Tbilisi for the first time. The Serbian national airline will operate flights to the capital of Georgia three times a week throughout the year — from Belgrade on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and from Tbilisi on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The official send-off for the inaugural flight from Belgrade was attended by the Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, Aleksandra Sofronijević, the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, Jagoda Lazarević, representatives of the Embassy of Georgia, Air Serbia, and the media.

At Tbilisi International Airport, Air Serbia’s first flight was ceremoniously welcomed by H.E. Tatjana Panajotović Cvetković, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Georgia, Honorary Consul of Serbia in Tbilisi David (Datuna) Sirbiladze, representative of the Serbian embassy, and officials and representatives of local authorities and institutions.

“The introduction of the Tbilisi route was preceded by a detailed market analysis, which showed that the number of passengers between Serbia and Georgia has been steadily increasing. On the other hand, passengers travelling from Europe and North America to Georgia now have the possibility to reach the Caucasus faster and more easily via Belgrade. The launch of a direct air service in the month that also marks 30 years of diplomatic relations between Serbia and Georgia will further strengthen the connection between the two countries,” said Jiří Marek, CEO of Air Serbia.

"By building modern infrastructure and opening new transport connections, Serbia is not only becoming a transportation hub of the region, but is also clearly positioning itself as a stable, responsible, and reliable partner in international relations. In doing so, we reaffirm the Serbian Government’s strategic commitment to developing infrastructure that is not only the foundation of economic growth, but also a tool for connecting people, regions, and markets," stated Aleksandra Sofronijević, Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure.

Tbilisi is a city rich in history and culture, offering a unique blend of East and West. It is known for its narrow, winding streets in the old town, filled with historic buildings and churches. The climate is moderately continental, with warm summers and mild winters, making it a pleasant place to visit throughout the year.

Air Serbia offers good connectivity from Tbilisi, via Belgrade, to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bologna, Zurich, Copenhagen, Krakow, Milan, Nice, Düsseldorf, Rome, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Oslo, Paris, Podgorica, Prague, Stockholm, Tivat, Valencia, Zagreb, and many other cities.