Air Serbia launches direct flights to Gothenburg and Cologne

Air Serbia’s flight JU440 from 06:10 am today marked the commencement of a direct route between Belgrade and Gothenburg, and just half an hour later, at 06:40 am, the national airline operated flight JU326, connecting Serbia’s capital with Cologne. Air Serbia will be operating flights to its new destinations in Sweden and Germany three times a week, year-round. Flights to Gothenburg, Air Serbia’s second destination in Sweden, will operate every Monday, Thursday and Sunday, while the national airline will operate direct Cologne flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The inaugural flights were welcomed at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, Sweden’s second largest airport, and Cologne Bonn Airport, located about 15 km southeast from the city centre. The welcoming ceremonies were attended by representatives of Air Serbia and local airports.

“Gothenburg is a very important point between Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. The direct flights to this city allow our passengers to reach northern Europe faster and more easily. By introducing Cologne to our growing network, we have expanded our presence in Germany to as many as 10 destinations. We already fly to the city on the Rhine River from Niš Constantine the Great Airport, and starting today from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, giving our passengers even more options when planning a trip," said Boško Rupić, General Manager Commercial and Strategy, Air Serbia.

Sweden’s second largest city, Gothenburg, combines an urban lifestyle and coastal charm. Enjoy long bike rides, idyllic walks, sightseeing, fishing, or swimming. You can explore most of the city on foot. One real attraction for tourists, but also for domestic visitors is Bohuslän archipelago, studded with over 8,000 islands. Experience and get to know global culture, art, music, dance and film at the Museum of World Culture and Universeum. Have fun at the legendary Liseberg amusement park and make sure to try the famous Hagabullen cinnamon bun and a local craft beer.

Cologne lies on the bank of the Rhine River. It offers plenty of tourist attractions and cultural happenings. The famous Cologne Cathedral with its impressive gothic architecture is one of the most visited buildings and the city’s main symbol. The oldest town hall in the country, Museum Ludwig with hundreds of Picasso’s paintings, the 4711 House where the original cologne was invented, hipster atmosphere in the Belgian Quarter – these are just some of the attractions Cologne has to offer. In addition to Museum Ludwig, there are Roman-German Museum, Farina Fragrance Museum and your sweetest visit would be to the Chocolate Museum. Don’t forget to explore the old town, characterised by narrow streets with traditional houses, restaurants and breweries that offer fresh Kölsch beer.

Air Serbia provides good connections from Gothenburg and Cologne, via Serbia’s capital, to other cities in its network like Athens, Vienna, Bucharest, Dubrovnik, Florence, Istanbul, Catania, Larnaca, Malta, Naples, Palermo, Podgorica, Pula, Rijeka, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia, Thessaloniki, Split, Tivat, Tirana and Zadar.

You can find more information about the activities of the Serbian national airline on the Air Serbia Media Centre webpage.