Taxi from the terminal forecourt · About 20–30 min to the centre outside peaks (estimate)
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
BEG7.4+0.2
TSR7.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
BEG7.2+1.2
TSR6.0
Food & retail
Best for
BEG
Air Serbia hub connections when banks are on timeBudget arrivals using free city buses 72/600/607Priority Pass holders aiming for Business Club near A4
Watch out for
BEG
Serbia is outside Schengen — budget time for passport control both waysArrivals-hall taxi touts — only use e-kiosk vouchers + the official rankA1 minibus is still paid (400 RSD cash) even though regular city buses are free
Amenities and tips
BEG
Business Club (Priority Pass)Air Serbia Premium LoungeFree city buses (72 / 600 / 607)Fixed-fare taxi e-kiosks
BEG · VINCI-run Air Serbia hub with free city buses, fixed-fare taxi vouchers, and a Priority Pass Business Club by Gate A4 — solid for the Balkans, with full non-Schengen passport control on almost every international trip.
TSR · Timișoara is a compact airport in western Romania with a modern Schengen terminal opened in 2024, Priority Pass lounges in both departure terminals, cheap express buses and cheap long-stay parking. Wizz Air dominates the route map. Food is limited, and the airport is completely closed from 2 to 22 November 2026 for runway repairs.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
BEG6.7+1.9
TSR4.8
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
BEG8.2+2.2
TSR6.0
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
BEG7.3+2.3
TSR5.0
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
BEG7.0+1.5
TSR5.5
Wizz Air and leisure departures from the connected T1/T2 complex
TSR
Direct low-cost flights from western Romania to Italy, Spain, Germany and the UKCheap week-long parking at the terminalShort, simple transfers between car, bus and gate
C-side construction can move walking routes — trust live gate monitors
TSR
Full closure 2–22 November 2026 (Wizz Air moves to Arad)Animawings flights suspended until 15 November 2026Small food and shopping choice
Fast Lane (€5 + Visa Premium)
Free Wi-Fi
Build buffer for passport control — Serbia is not Schengen
Non-Schengen rules apply on almost every international trip — arrive earlier than a typical EU domestic hop.
One connected complex — still watch T1 vs T2 check-in
Compact compared with mega-hubs, but wrong check-in island still costs you a long walk with bags.
Airside cafés cover a short wait — city food wins a long layover
Adequate airside fuel; Belgrade’s centre is ~25–40 minutes away.
TSR
Horizons lounges in T1 and T2Snack bars and coffeeNewsstands and duty-paid shopsMother-and-child roomsReduced-mobility assistanceExpress buses to the centre
Arrive 2.5 hours before departure
Arrive at least 2.5 h before departure; allow extra time for border control on non-Schengen flights.
T1 non-Schengen, T2 Schengen
Check your terminal: Schengen flights use T2, non-Schengen flights use T1.
Cafés landside, coffee and snacks airside
Small selection: snack bars landside, coffee and snacks after security.
