Air Serbia resumes Toronto flights after more than three decades

Air Serbia today commenced a direct service between Belgrade and Toronto, re-establishing an air connection between Serbia and Canada for the first time in more than thirty years.

Flights between Belgrade and Toronto will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, operating by Airbus A330-200 aircraft from the Serbian national airline’s fleet.

The ceremonial send-off for the inaugural flight from Belgrade was attended by representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Embassy of Canada in the Republic of Serbia, Air Serbia representatives, as well as numerous partners, associates, and the media.

“After more than three decades, we are once again introducing a direct air route between Belgrade and Toronto, which represents a significant symbolic and strategic step forward for our company. Toronto is our third destination in North America, alongside New York and Chicago, further strengthening our intercontinental presence and contributing to the development of Belgrade as an important hub connecting Europe and North America,” said Jiří Marek, CEO of Air Serbia.

The new route is particularly significant for the Serbian diaspora, given the large community of people of Serbian origin living in Toronto, and addresses a long-standing need for a direct air link between the two cities.

“This route connects not only two countries, but also families, communities, and cultures. At the same time, it enables stronger development of business and tourism activity, as well as convenient onward connections for passengers from Canada to numerous destinations across the region and Europe via Belgrade,” Marek added.

Strong passenger interest and high cabin load factors on the flights confirm that this is an important and carefully considered strategic decision that will contribute to strengthening Serbia’s connectivity with North America.

Air Serbia continues to expand its network of destinations and to strengthen its position in the global market, while simultaneously contributing to the economic and tourism development of Serbia.