Locals in Belgrade speak English as they learn it in school at a young age, so you shouldn’t struggle too much ordering the basics such as food & drink, but try to avoid swearing at hotel/bar staff

Arsenal travel to Partizan Belgrade in the Champion’s League group stages on September 28^th, and we’ve done the searching for the flights and local information so you don’t have to spend hours looking for ways to get to Belgrade.

Everyone knows Belgrade is in Serbia, but probably not much else. Fortunately, there are flights direct from Heathrow to Belgrade daily, so you won’t need to catch connecting flights from somewhere else in Europe first. If you are flying from elsewhere in the country; there are only direct flights from Heathrow airport so you may have to make your way to Heathrow first, or look into flying to a another major European city.

There was the option to fly to the likes of Moscow, Kiev, Bucharest or Munich and get a train to Belgrade, but it works out at around £120-150 for these flights, then there’s the additional cost of a train, which can range from € 40- € 120, along with the increased travelling time.

Depending on which day you fly out on (and how soon you book); you can get return flights for under £100. Flying out on Sunday 26/9, and returning on Wednesday 29/9 is currently around £99 (at time of writing), whilst the flights on September 27^th and 28^th can be booked for under £200 return. Below is a list of flight details from Heathrow to Belgrade:

Heathrow to Belgrade

Accommodation

There are many hostels and hotels in Belgrade, using a price comparison site such as travelsupermarket.com can help you find deals on your stay in Serbia. Prices can start at around £30 per night, depending on what star accommodation you require; if you’re after something a bit more upmarket you could be looking at around £75 per night.

Additional Information

Tap water in Belgrade is safe to drink; so there’s no need to go out buying bottled water.

Nightlife – Belgrade is recognised as having a decent nightlife, and is renowned for having barges on the banks of the Sava and Danube rivers. The main clubs are Akademija and KST (Klub Studenata Tehnike), whilst the liveliest street is Strahinjica Bana which is home to many trendy bars and cafes.

Should you want to get a taxi in the area, please be aware all licensed taxis are required to have two signs on their roof: a company specific sign, and a blue one with a 4 digit number on, similar to this:

Any taxi without the smaller sign on is probably an illegal driver trying to rip you off. Your best bet is to ask at your hotel reception to book a taxi for you, or use a reputable company such as:

• Pink Taxi
• Beogradski Taxi
• Lux Taxi
• Plavi Taxi
• Beo Taxi

Always look for the 2 signs on the top of the car before agreeing any fare. Please be aware, some drivers may try it on and ask for the fare on the meter per person; refuse this as this is an illegal practice, however charging extra for luggage is not illegal.

Average temperatures in September – High: 23°C, low 13°C

Locals in Belgrade speak English as they learn it in school at a young age, so you shouldn’t struggle too much ordering the basics such as food & drink, but try to avoid swearing at hotel/bar staff – they will understand you.

UK Embassy contact details: Resavska 46 11000 Belgrade, +(381)(11)2645 055,

Finally, the Serbian currency is Serbian Diners (RSD), below is a brief comparison between RSD and GBP

• £5 – 627.157 RSD
• £10 – 1,254.19 RSD
• £25 – 3,135.78 RSD
• £50 – 6,271.57 RSD

Written by Tony, part of the car rentals team at travelsupermarket.com