Air Serbia has opened a new air corridor between Southeast Europe and the Caucasus, officially launching direct service between Belgrade and Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital on the Caspian Sea. The route will operate twice weekly from Belgrade, with departures on Wednesdays and Sundays, while return flights from Baku are scheduled for Thursdays and Sundays.
For travelers, the new connection brings two compelling capitals closer together. For Serbia and Azerbaijan, it represents something broader: a direct link between two regions, two economies and two cultures at a moment when connectivity continues to shape international cooperation, tourism and trade.
The inaugural flight from Belgrade was marked by a ceremonial send-off attended by H.E. Kamil Khasiyev, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Serbia, alongside representatives of the Serbian government, including Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijević, Minister of Sport Zoran Gajić and Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković. Members of Air Serbia’s Executive Board, media representatives and invited guests were also present, underscoring the route’s diplomatic and commercial significance.
Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, the first Air Serbia flight was 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,” said Jiří Marek, CEO of Air Serbia.
“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,” Marek continued.
The route arrives as Belgrade continues to build its position as a regional gateway, connecting Southeast Europe with destinations beyond the continent’s more familiar travel corridors. For business travelers, the direct service reduces the distance between Serbia and Azerbaijan in practical terms, opening easier access for investment, trade, energy-sector dialogue and cross-border partnerships.
“Baku is not only the capital of Azerbaijan – it is a dynamic energy, business, and cultural epicentre whose global importance is constantly growing,” Marek added.
“For Serbian businesses, this means opening new doors to a market that offers enormous potential for investment and trade exchange,” Marek said.
For leisure travelers, the appeal is equally clear. Known as the City of Winds, Baku sits at the edge of the Caspian Sea, where Europe and Asia meet in a city of striking contrasts. Its UNESCO-listed old city, with its historic walls and winding streets, stands alongside contemporary landmarks such as the Flame Towers, giving the Azerbaijani capital a visual identity that feels both ancient and unmistakably modern.
“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,” Marek continued.
“Direct connectivity will undoubtedly accelerate the flow of people, capital, and ideas, providing strong momentum for the development of tourism,” Marek said.
That tourism potential is central to the new route’s significance. Direct flights do more than simplify itineraries; they can help reshape how travelers understand a region. With Baku now more accessible from Belgrade, the Caucasus becomes a more immediate possibility for Serbian travelers, while Azerbaijan gains a stronger link to Southeast Europe.
“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,” Marek concluded.
The new Belgrade–Baku service reflects a wider shift in travel, where air routes are increasingly measured not only by the places they connect, but by the cultural and economic exchanges they make possible.
Book your ticket on Air Serbia’s new direct Belgrade–Baku route and discover Azerbaijan’s capital on the Caspian Sea.