The first-timer's guide to Belgrade
Everything you need for your first 72 hours: getting in from the airport, money, safety, transport and what to see first.
Ana Petrović · 17 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Belgrade rewards people who slow down. Here is how to arrive, get around and make the most of a first visit.
Getting in from the airport
The A1 minibus runs to Slavija every 20 minutes for 400 RSD. Taxis should be booked from the official desk in arrivals — fixed zones apply.
Money
The currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for markets and kafanas.
Getting around
- Public transport in central zones is free for residents and visitors since 2025
- Car Go and Yandex are reliable ride-hail apps
- The old town is very walkable
Featured placeBelgrade Fortress & Kalemegdan ParkA 2,000-year-old fortress and park above the confluence of the Sava and Danube.
Featured placeTemple of Saint SavaOne of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, with a dazzling mosaic dome.