Flight + Hotel in Belgrade

Belgrade, with a population of approximately 1.2 million, is the capital city of Serbia. The city lies in the north-central part of the country, at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Belgrade has changed hands many times during its long, rich history but, since World War II, has become a major centre for commerce and industry. The city offers an eclectic mix of cultures, languages and peoples, such that travel packages to Belgrade are becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists. If you’d like to experience the delights of a truly cosmopolitan European city, sign up for one of our vacation package deals right away.

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, situated approximately 11 miles west of Belgrade city centre, close to the suburb of Sur?in, is the international airport serving the Serbian capital. A flight from London to Belgrade takes approximately 2 hours 45 minutes non-stop, while a flight from Manchester to Belgrade takes approximately 2 hours 50 minutes non-stop.
• British nationals don’t require a visa for stays of up to 90 days in Serbia.
• The Serbian Dinar, which isn’t available outside Serbia, is the official currency, so exchange your money at one of the numerous banks or foreign exchange offices in Belgrade.
• Local time in Belgrade is Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST), depending on the time of year. CEST is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), or 1 hour ahead of British Summer Time (BST). So, if you’re taking a vacation in Belgrade from the UK, you’ll need to wind your watch forward by 1 hour. Why not browse our range of travel deals right now?

Belgrade enjoys a continental climate, with hot, sunny summers and relatively cold winters. In July and August, when 9 hours a day of sunshine are typical, average temperatures are around 23°C, or 73°F, while in January average temperatures are around 0°C, or 32°F. Rain falls throughout the year in Belgrade; June, with around 4 inches of rainfall, on average, is the wettest month. If you book a flight and hotel in Belgrade, you can enjoy cultural, traditional and sporting events all year round, so why not treat yourself to one of our last minute vacation packages?

Travel packages to Belgrade offer plenty to do, day and night, all year round. Take a tour of the Serbian capital on foot, by bicycle, by minibus, or even by limousine, or a romantic evening cruise or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, try wakeboarding on Ada Ciganlija, also known as "Belgrade Sea". The nightlife in Belgrade is considered some of the best in Europe, with Shake 'n' Shake Beach Bar, Kasina Klub and Pivara among the favourite clubs. Belgrade also has many shopping centres, too numerous to mention individually, scattered throughout the city. The UCSE Shopping Centre, on Bulevar Mihajla Pupina, is one of the biggest and best in Belgrade, offering international brands and plenty of places to take the weight off your feet and watch the world go by. Pick one of our cheap vacation packages and hop a flight to Belgrade today.

The Old Town of Belgrade, known as Stari Grad, is dominated by the imposing Belgrade Fortress, which has been destroyed and rebuilt many times since Roman times and is the most visited attraction in the city. Set in the vast Kalemegdan Park, which also includes Belgrade Zoo and the Belgrade Military Museum, Belgrade Fortress offers panoramic views over the city and the rivers beyond. Travel packages to Belgrade should also include the Church of Saint Sava, completed in 1989, but in Byzantine Revival style, and Knez Mihaila, or Prince Michael Street, for its architecture and friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Check out our Belgrade vacations deals now.

What to eat in Belgrade?

Stari Grad is home to many traditional Serbian restaurants, including some of the most celebrated in the whole of eastern Europe. On your Belgrade vacation, you can sample tempting local staples, such as roasted meat, or pecenje, grilled meat rissoles, a cevapcici, or cheese pie, or gibanica, plus a whole host of dishes from France, Italy and the rest of the world. If you’re suddenly faint from hunger, book one of our flight and hotel deals right away.