Published on
December 20, 2025
Air Serbia has confirmed the addition of six new nonstop routes for 2026, outlining services across both its summer and winter timetables. The planned services are structured to provide advance planning clarity for travelers while extending nonstop options from Belgrade to a mix of leisure-oriented and long-haul markets. Three routes are scheduled to begin during the summer 2026 season and three more are set to follow as part of the winter 2026/27 program. Tickets for all six routes have been made available for purchase.
Summer 2026 Schedule Introduces New Seasonal and Long-Haul Links
The summer 2026 schedule includes three nonstop destinations departing from Belgrade, each with a defined start date. Services to Santorini are scheduled to commence from April 30, positioning the route within the early part of the peak travel season. The Greek island destination is aligned with established summer travel patterns that typically see increased movement during warmer months.
Flights to Baku are planned to begin from May 3. The addition extends Air Serbia’s scheduled network eastward and adds a new nonstop connection between Belgrade and the Caucasus region within the summer timetable. The route is included as part of the airline’s broader seasonal offering rather than as a winter-only service.
The third summer addition is a long-haul connection to Toronto, with operations planned to start from May 23. This service restores nonstop air connectivity between Belgrade and Canada after a gap of more than three decades. The route is positioned within the summer schedule and is included alongside the airline’s existing long-haul planning. Its inclusion also aligns with established transatlantic travel periods, which typically see higher passenger volumes during late spring and summer.
Winter 2026/27 Routes Expand Options Beyond the Peak Season
For the winter 2026/27 period, Air Serbia has outlined three additional nonstop destinations, all scheduled to begin between late September and mid-December. Flights to Seville are planned to start from September 30, extending connectivity to southern Spain as the airline transitions into its winter schedule.
A second winter route will connect Belgrade with Tenerife from October 27. The destination is placed within the winter timetable and reflects a focus on routes that operate outside the traditional summer peak, particularly those aligned with winter travel demand.
The winter schedule also includes a new service to Tromsø, with flights planned to begin from December 14. This destination is added as part of the late-winter phase of the schedule and expands Air Serbia’s northern European reach during the colder months.
Seasonal Planning and the Role of Year-Round Travel Demand
The split introduction of routes across summer and winter timetables reflects a structured approach to seasonal planning. By announcing services well in advance, travel planning can be aligned more clearly with set departure periods rather than short-notice seasonal changes. This approach supports travelers who plan trips several months ahead and rely on confirmed schedules when arranging accommodation and onward travel.
From a tourism perspective, the staggered rollout across two seasons allows destinations to be positioned within different travel windows. Summer-focused routes align with traditional holiday periods, while winter additions provide alternatives outside peak months. This structure supports a broader spread of travel activity across the calendar year without concentrating all new capacity into a single season.
Travel Patterns and Passenger Planning Across Multiple Seasons
For travelers, the introduction of routes across both summer and winter schedules allows itinerary planning to extend beyond a single peak period. The presence of long-haul and short-haul services within the same annual framework contributes to a more balanced range of options for different types of trips. Advance ticket availability also supports early decision-making, which is often a key factor in leisure travel planning.
Tourism-related travel typically responds to clearly defined schedules, particularly when routes are confirmed months ahead of departure. The publication of both seasonal timetables together allows travel demand to be distributed more evenly, with summer and winter journeys planned independently rather than competing within the same timeframe.
Connectivity Through Belgrade as a Central Departure Point
All six new routes are scheduled to operate nonstop from Belgrade, reinforcing its role as the sole departure point for the expanded services. The additions collectively increase the range of destinations reachable directly from the Serbian capital during 2026 and into the 2026/27 winter period.
With destinations introduced at multiple points throughout the year, Belgrade’s connectivity is set to extend across different travel seasons. The structure of the expansion places equal emphasis on summer and winter operations, rather than focusing solely on peak-season growth. This approach ensures that the overall network development remains distributed across the full annual cycle.
Tickets for all six routes are currently on sale, covering both seasonal schedules. The announcement consolidates the airline’s 2026 plans into a single framework, outlining when each destination will become available and under which seasonal timetable it will operate.
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