T he ceremonial send-off for Air Serbia’s inaugural flight from Belgrade to Baku was attended by H.E. Kamil Khasiyev, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Serbia, representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia – including Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Aleksandra Sofronijević, Sport Minister Zoran Gajić, Culture Minister Nikola Selaković – members of the Air Serbia Executive Board, media representatives and numerous guests. That same flight was ceremonially welcomed upon arrival at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport by officials of the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and H.E. Dragan Vladisavljević, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Azerbaijan.
of excellent bilateral relations between our two countries, which are based on mutual respect and shared interests. Direct connectivity will undoubtedly accelerate flows of people, capital and ideas, providing strong momentum for the development of tourism. Air Serbia remains committed to its mission of connecting regions and peoples, and the Baku route is a logical step in our strategy of expanding the destination network,” said Air Serbia CEO Jiří Marek. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Baku is known as the City of Winds and represents a unique blend of rich history and modern development. Its UNESCO World Heritage Listed old city centre stands in stark contrast to modern architectural wonders such as the Flame Towers, while its position on the coast of the Caspian Sea gives the city a special dynamism and strategic importance.
“By introducing a direct service between Belgrade and Baku, Air Serbia is not only expanding its destination network, but also establishing another key bridge in the strategic partnership between Serbia and Azerbaijan. This route marks a direct response to the growing need for stronger connectivity between the Balkans and the Caucasus region, which will strengthen Belgrade’s position as a regional transport hub for Southeast Europe. Baku isn’t only the capital of Azerbaijan – it’s a dynamic epicentre of energy, business and culture that has global importance which is growing constantly. For Serbian businesses, the new flight means opening new doors to a market that offers enormous potential for investment and trade exchanges. In a broader sense, this service symbolises the continuity Srpska nacionalna avio- kompanija sada leti do glavnog grada Azerbejdžana dva puta nedeljno
The Serbian national airline operates flights between Belgrade and the capital of Azerbaijan twice a week
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