Airport · updated 13 November 2026
Belgrade Airport: compensation for delays and cancellations up to €600
Flights departing Belgrade fall under Serbian law, with the same amounts as in the EU: €250, €400 or €600 per passenger, whatever the airline. Flights from the EU to Belgrade fall under the EU regulation.
Which rules apply
| Flight | Rules |
|---|---|
| From Belgrade, on any airline | Serbian law, with the same amounts as EU 261 |
| From the EU to Belgrade | Regulation (EC) 261/2004 |
| From outside Europe to Belgrade | Serbian law, if Air Serbia or an EU airline operates the flight |
How much compensation
| Belgrade ↔ | Distance (approx.) | Per passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 460 km | up to €250 |
| Zurich | 950 km | up to €250 |
| Munich | 760 km | up to €250 |
| Frankfurt | 1,060 km | up to €250 |
| Amsterdam | 1,410 km | up to €250 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle | 1,420 km | up to €250 |
| Rome | 730 km | up to €250 |
| Barcelona | 1,530 km | up to €400 |
| London Heathrow | 1,700 km | up to €400 |
| Istanbul | 790 km | up to €250 |
| Dubai | 3,820 km | up to €600 |
| New York JFK | 7,240 km | up to €600 |
Example routes; the amount is the same in both directions. On flights over 3,500 km with a 3 to 4-hour delay, the amount can be €300. Work out your route in the calculator.
Belgrade is Air Serbia’s home airport, so most claims concern its flights. How to claim from Air Serbia, including deadlines and connections in Belgrade, is in the Air Serbia guide. For Wizz Air see the Wizz Air guide.
What to do at the airport right away
- Photograph the departures or arrivals board, with the flight number and time.
- After two hours of delay (three or four on longer flights), ask the airline for meals and refreshments, and a hotel if the flight moves to the next day. If you pay yourself, keep the receipts.
- Report a delayed or lost bag at the delayed-baggage counter in the baggage reclaim hall before you leave, and ask for the report number (PIR).
- Don’t sign anything that waives your right to compensation, and don’t accept a voucher if you want money.
- Keep your boarding pass and all messages from the airline.
The 90-day deadline
For flights from Belgrade, the complaint to the airline is due within 90 days of the flight. Send us your flight as soon as you’re back and we’ll keep track of the deadlines.
Official airport website: beg.aero
This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. We check every claim individually.