Belgrade and Baku now connected by direct Air Serbia service: a new era of Serbia–Azerbaijan cooperation

Air Serbia today officially commenced a direct flight between Belgrade and Baku. The Serbian national airline will operate flights from Belgrade to the capital of Azerbaijan twice a week – on Wednesdays and Sundays, while flights from Baku are scheduled for Thursdays and Sundays.

The ceremonial send-off of the first flight from Belgrade was attended by H.E. Kamil Khasiyev, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Serbia, and representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia: Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijević, Minister of Education Dejan Vuk Stanković, Minister of Sport Zoran Gajić, Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković, as well as members of the Executive Board of Air Serbia, media representatives, and numerous guests.

At Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the first Air Serbia flight was ceremonially welcomed by officials of the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and H.E. Dragan Vladisavljević, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Azerbaijan, accompanied by Counsellor Jasmina Jazić and Second Secretary Milan Jovanović, as well as local media representatives.

“By introducing a direct service between Belgrade and Baku, Air Serbia is not only expanding its network of destinations, but also establishing another key bridge in the strategic partnership between Serbia and Azerbaijan. This route is a direct response to the growing need for stronger connectivity between the Balkans and the Caucasus region, which will strengthen Belgrade’s position as a regional transport hub of Southeast Europe. Baku is not only the capital of Azerbaijan – it is a dynamic energy, business, and cultural epicentre whose global importance is constantly growing. For Serbian businesses, this means opening new doors to a market that offers enormous potential for investment and trade exchange. In a broader sense, this service symbolises the continuity of excellent bilateral relations between our two countries, which are based on mutual respect and shared interests. Direct connectivity will undoubtedly accelerate the flow of people, capital, and ideas, providing strong momentum for the development of tourism. Air Serbia remains committed to its mission of connecting regions and peoples, and the Baku route is a logical step in our strategy of expanding the destination network,” said Jiří Marek, CEO of Air Serbia.

Baku, known as the City of Winds, is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and represents a unique blend of rich history and modern development. Its old city centre, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, stands in remarkable contrast to modern architectural wonders such as the Flame Towers, while its position on the coast of the Caspian Sea gives the city a special dynamism and strategic importance.