Nis “Constantine the Great” International Airport (INI) in Serbia

Nis “Constantine the Great” International Airport (Aerodrom Konstantin Veliki, INI) is the main hub for budget travel and low-cost carriers in Serbia. Thanks to the opening of a new, modern terminal, this once-modest regional airport has transformed into not only a convenient and comfortable hub but also the main airport for the southern part of the country. In this detailed overview, I’ll tell you everything about the infrastructure at Niš Airport (2026): from finding SIM cards and ATMs to parking and car rentals. In a separate article, I wrote about the current ways to get from Nis Airport to the city and other locations in Serbia.

Nis “Constantine the Great” Airport (INI) – terminals and airport map

Until recently, Niš International Airport resembled an old provincial bus station—that’s how my Serbian friends described it to me—but following its renovation, passengers are now greeted by a new, modern terminal capable of comfortably serving up to 1.5 million people per year.

• Official website: nis-airport.com
• IATA airport code: INI
• Location

The New Terminal Building at Constantine the Great International Airport

The bus stops right outside the Departures terminal at Nis Airport

Niš Airport now consists of two terminals—a new one and an old one. The new terminal is used for departures, while the old terminal is still used for some arrivals. The new terminal is a single-story, very compact building: you definitely won’t get lost, and the walk from the plane to the taxi stand takes just 5–7 minutes. You simply don’t need an official floor plan for Niš Airport—everything is located in a single main hall. The terminal is divided into standard zones:

• The Departures area with check-in counters, passport and customs control, and a small duty-free shop.
• The Arrivals area, baggage claim carousels, and the exit to the city.
• The central hall is a public area featuring car rental counters, an information desk, a ticket office, and a newsstand.

ATMs, currency exchange, and how to avoid losing money on the exchange rate

If you prefer not to carry cash and would rather withdraw dinars from your card (please note that Russian bank cards do not work here, but cards from other countries are accepted without any issues), there are ATMs from several major Serbian banks in the central hall. Before making a withdrawal, carefully read the information on the screen: some ATMs may charge a fixed local fee for processing foreign cards.

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There is also an official currency exchange office (Menjačnica) in the terminal’s public area.

Where to Buy a SIM Card with Internet Access

There are no large official counters for mobile carriers (Yettel, MTS, or A1) right at the Niš Airport. However, you can buy a prepaid tourist SIM card at “Trafik” (a regular newsstand), which is located in the central waiting area. Just tell the clerk, “tourist SIM card.” They’ll help you choose a plan, but you’ll have to activate and set it up on your phone yourself.

If you don’t want to waste time at the kiosk or are planning a trip through several Balkan countries—such as Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina—the ideal solution is a virtual tourist eSIM from Yesim. I use a tourist eSIM myself when I travel. You need to install the SIM on your phone before your trip, and after landing in Niš, simply activate it on your phone.

Car Rental at Niš Airport

The arrivals area of the new terminal features a convenient zone with counters for car rental companies (Rent-a-Car). Here you’ll find several offices of major international and local rental companies (Inex Lux, GreenMotion, Ar Rent a Car, and others). If you’re planning a trip around Serbia, I recommend renting a car right at the airport.

Parking at Niš Airport—hourly and daily rates, current prices for 2026

In front of the terminal is a large, well-maintained parking lot with 24-hour security, operated by the state-owned company “Aerodromi Srbije.” The only downside to this parking lot is that it is not covered.

On the left is the parking payment kiosk; on the right is the entrance to the parking lot (ramps)

I'm going to the cashier to pay for parking

Rules and rates for the official parking lot:

• The first 10 minutes are free. You can pull up in front of the terminal to quickly drop off passengers or pick up friends arriving on a flight.
• Hourly parking (up to 7 hours) is located a little further from the terminal, about 50 meters ahead. The parking lot is under a ramp; you must take a ticket upon entry. The price is 150 RSD/hour (1.28 €).
• Daily pass (24 hours): 1,000 RSD (8.52 €).
• Multi-day rate (Long-term): 3 days cost 1,800 RSD (15.34 €), and a week (7 days) costs 3,400 RSD (28.97 €). Starting on the 8th day, each additional day costs only 300 RSD (2.56 €).

If you want to save money on long-term parking, there’s a private, certified parking lot called NiPark (location) right across the street from the airport. The daily rates there are lower, the lot is fenced, there is covered parking, and the entire lot is under 24-hour video surveillance.

Cafes and Restaurants: Where to Grab a Bite

There are no full-service restaurants serving Serbian roštilj or soups inside the terminal. In the public area, there’s a small, cozy café-bar where you can enjoy classic Serbian coffee (kafa), tea, or a fresh sandwich before check-in.

In the secure area (after passing through passport control), there is also a small snack bar and a duty-free zone where, in addition to the usual perfumes and alcohol, you can buy authentic Serbian souvenirs: rakija in colorful “čokančik” bottles, local pršut, or ajvar.

Luggage Storage at Niš Airport

Flights, Airlines, and Destinations at Niš Airport

“Constantine the Great” Airport is a recognized paradise for low-cost travel. The main flow of passengers is provided by Europe’s two largest budget airlines:

• Wizz Air operates regular flights to Dortmund, Basel, Malmö, Memmingen, and Vienna.
• Ryanair connects Niš with Malta, Stockholm, Berlin, and Corfu (during the summer season).

Air Serbia and SwissAir also fly from Nis Airport:

• Air Serbia, the national carrier, offers both scheduled flights to Belgrade (for convenient connections) and popular destinations such as Istanbul, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, and Cologne.
• Swiss Air operates flights to Zurich (Switzerland).

According to many tourists traveling to Serbia, Belgrade Airport has become expensive since its renovation, and it is often more economical to fly to Niš than to Belgrade. This is especially true if you’re planning medical tourism and treatment at the famous thermal baths of Sokobanja, Niška Banja, and Kurshumlijska Banja, or a vacation at the Kopaonik ski resort. I discussed this in more detail in the article “How to Get to Serbia.”

Table of direct flights from Niš Konstantin Veliki Airport (Konstantin Veliki, INI) to 2026

Many low-cost airlines fly out of Niš Airport. To help you understand which airport they fly to—the main one or a secondary one—I’ve created a table listing the airports and their codes.

This overview is based on the personal experience of the author of the Serbia travel guide followme2serbia.com in 2026.

I wish you a wonderful vacation in Serbia! 

Tatiana Shemyakina