Niš Airport “Constantine the Great” has officially inaugurated its new terminal, following a €16 million investment. This amount includes €11 million for construction and €5 million for equipment and systems, along with an additional €17 million allocated to infrastructure improvements, including access roads and parking areas.
Construction of the terminal began in March 2022. The new facility is designed to accommodate 1.5 million passengers annually and handle six aircraft simultaneously.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stressed the importance of increasing passenger traffic and expanding cargo operations, highlighting that cargo could significantly boost the local economy. He proposed that developing a logistics center in Niš could be a major opportunity for the city’s growth and mentioned ongoing discussions with low-cost airlines about increasing flights from Niš.
Vučić also noted that the international Expo, scheduled to be held in Belgrade in 2027, will likely increase passenger traffic at Niš Airport, as many visitors will use the airport for their travel. Additionally, the airport in Lađevci is expected to see increased activity.
Last year, Niš Airport served 488,000 passengers, and it is projected to exceed half a million passengers by 2025. The old terminal is set to be demolished and replaced with a new building that will connect with the existing terminal.
The new terminal spans 7,500 square meters and includes 10 check-in counters, a 400-square-meter duty-free shop, office spaces for airlines, a car rental agency, a business lounge, a VIP area, and commercial spaces featuring restaurants and bars on the upper floor.
The updated parking facility offers 580 spaces for passenger vehicles, a designated area for disabled persons, VIP parking, 103 spaces for trucks, five electric vehicle chargers, and a green space with 200 saplings.
Niš Airport became state-owned in 2018 following a vote by local councilors. During the summer schedule, the airport operates flights to 13 regular destinations and two charter routes, served by Air Serbia, Ryanair and Wizz Air.
