Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has completed work on the overhaul of it’s A wing departures area, which has not been upgraded for the better part of forty years. It marks the completion of the redevelopment of all of Belgrade Airport’s gates, with departure gates A6 to A10 now open and architecturally in line with all other VINCI operated airports with an open space concept. Furthermore, two bus gates within the A pier are now accessible for use again, while there is also space for retail and food and beverage outlets which will be moved in at a later date. The redeveloped A pier also features an additional floor, stretching up to gate A9, which is used by arriving passengers. The redevelopment is part of the reconstruction of 15.000 square metres of the passenger terminal, along with the 40.000 square metre terminal expansion. As a result, Belgrade Airport now boasts 24 gates with jet bridge access, as well as eight bus gates (five in the C pier and three in the A pier) for a total of 32 gates. The next phase of VINCI’s project includes the construction of an additional four C pier jet bridge gates.
The development comes just days after the airport opened its new runway, and shortly after the opening of its new central processor building. The construction of the new access plateau in front of the terminal buildings is ongoing and expected to be completed by the end of the month.
Other projects which are continuing include the construction of a brand new central shopping plaza, which will be positioned behind security.
Furthermore, work on the expansion of the check-in area is advancing. It will be combined with the recently opened 28 check-in desks in the central processor. Overall, the airport will boast some ninety check-in desks.
Construction is also taking place in Terminal 1 near the tour operator counters and part of the check-in desks.
Within the departures area, work on overhauling the part of the terminal which formally housed the transfer desk, between gates A1 and C1, has begun. The transfer desk has temporarily been moved between gates C2 and C3.
Belgrade Airport and Air Serbia are part of a government committee working on the installation of eGates, which will enable users to simply scan their travel documents to be passed through for facial recognition. The technology is already there but is subject to preparations between the Serbian government and the European Union. In the first phase, passengers travelling from Serbia to the EU and vice versa will have the ability use the eGates. Work at passport control in the arrivals area is also under way, with old passport booths now being dismantled to make way for new ones and an expanded passport control area. Furthermore, construction is continuing in the arrivals hall to enable the use of the newly installed automated baggage handling system.
Looks good! Can't be compared to what it used to look like
ReplyDeletesomeone please tell me that I didn't see old bridges on A6-10 and that A10 will also have a second floor
DeleteA10 won't have a second floor because when passengrs disembark they will go up the stairs at gate A9. There is no need for it.
DeleteAir bridges will be replaced in fall.
Nice, thanks.
DeleteCouldnt they get rid of that downhill slope between a6 and a7?
DeleteDoesn't look too bad, but who knows until you see it in person.
DeleteI've seen it yesterday. Slope not a probel at all, it actually looks interesting
DeleteLooks very nice and modern. Love BEG development.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the eGates though, that will be the real deal, long overdue
ReplyDeleteSo no more stamps for EU citizens.
DeleteWhat is eGates ?
Deletehttps://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/government/eborder/egates
DeleteMeh, all too minimalistic with a lack of quality.
ReplyDeleteIs there enough space on the same floor to expand the arrivals passport control?
ReplyDeleteYes there is. It will be expanded. Same as the departure one has been. The question is will the police staff all the extra booths.
DeleteWill they have 28 or 30 gates with airbridges when the expansion is done for this time?!
ReplyDeleteIt says in the text how many jet bridge gates they have.
DeleteThank you , i saw that its 24 to be 28. I thought that they mentioned C1-20 way back in time but for now it will be C1- 18
DeleteWhy was new runway built, what happens to old runway and whay was it built so close to the terminal ?
ReplyDeleteWhy not just click on the link and it says everything.
DeleteSuch a shame that there won't be second runway until concession contract ends. That means at least until 2043...
ReplyDeleteOkay, good luck then with 10 -15 mil pax per year and a single runway
DeleteLGW manages just fine
DeleteI flew there on Saturday a d all is great, but there is no place to drink water or fill water bottle anywhere. Common, all that expense and effort and you mis basic necessity.
ReplyDeleteSeen that at other airports too. Water is a basic human necessity, and all airports should have ample FREE drinking fountains.
DeleteAgree wholeheartedly! My home airport YVR (Vancouver International) has a number of water fountains in front of every washroom location.
DeleteWas in Cancun recently, no public water fountains anywhere, terrible.
DeleteJust buy a bottle of water. It's not that expensive anyway.
DeleteWhat I do is go to the toilet and drink from the sinks
Delete@23:00 it is not about water bottle cost, it is about a fact that I meet to throw away that bottle. And once I past security I need to do that again. And then do it twice on another airport where my stop over is. There are 100 people on one flight and there are 100 flights... Do you get it now?
DeleteI think 'shopping area' could be the key to overall experience. if they do a good job there, I think passengers will remember that the most. It looks like it will be big and 'airy' (I hope)..........overall I think BEG, once they finish all the work should look good, much better vs. old. Maybe not vauuu effect, but that is OK.
ReplyDeleteYou should check the toilets and talk about wow effect ; )
Delete+1
DeleteI hope gates from A6 to A10 will get new airbridges in line with others glass bridges at the airport :)
ReplyDeleteSomeone commented on another article, that they have been repainted. So unlikely.
DeleteNew ones will arrive come fall.
DeleteDelivery of jet bridges is late, while BEG is in desperate need to have all gates open for the season. The best short term solution was to touch up the old bridges to hold out the season before being replaced.
DeleteThe new interior of A pier looks really nice now once the whole A gates have been finished. Now Vinci should really finally finish the access of the new terminal and the passport control in the arrivals as these 2 points are mess and will be even bigger mess soon if they aren't finished.
ReplyDeleteOh, and the toilets!!! Someone should really pay attention to this!!! Its grose!
They didn't even bother to remove the Covid signage... They need a top-notch terminal management on duty in the terminal (not pencil pushers in an office).
DeleteAgree
DeleteManagements in serbia only care about their salaries. If u dont like, dont fly logic
DeleteRetail and food &drinks should be really in their focus now!
ReplyDeleteWhere are they going to add the 4 new gates with jet bridges in C pier?
They are going to extend C pier further.
DeleteI don't think there is enough land for that!?
DeleteOf course there is. The land for the continuation of the C pier has already been cleared.
DeleteAnd to add, on all the original renders you can already see the additional 4 gates.
DeleteZero space. Imagine the busy peak times with people dragging their bags....will be a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteAgree
DeleteI flew from there yesterday. Not zero space at all. They did the right thing with the open space concept and it is much more comfortable and much better than before. You can't widen the corridor. The alternative would be to knock down the entire building. But I suggest you actually try using it before spitting on it.
DeleteOh and as a sidenote I used it during peak morning hour. 2 Wizz Air A321 flights, one Lufthansa A321 and one Austrian A320 using the gates.
DeleteIt all looks nice, reconstruction and expansion... but will the airport be connected by rail to the city center? Very important topic.
ReplyDeleteThere are no train stations in Belgrade city center anymore, so we probably won’t live to see it.
DeleteNever. Even legal taxi is part of mafia
DeleteYes. They're planning a line of Bg Voz to go to the airport.
Deletewhen will air Serbia fly to South Africa?
ReplyDeleteNot anytime soon
DeleteLagos first 😃
DeleteFlew out today out of BEG. Not impressed. Bland, minimalistic and generic terminal. And absolutely nothing to remind you you are in Serbia apart from AirSERBIA banners…. Queues were tremendous 05.00 this morning. Maybe the final product lifts it up a bit…
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly were your expectations regarding 'being in Serbia' airport theme?
DeleteI was wondering the same. Maybe they should put some flags, have national costumes as uniforms etc, so Anon19.40 would be satisfied.
DeleteEven after reno, airport wont have dedicated public transit to city. A1 bus is shame and death on wheels
ReplyDeleteAgree. The airport hotel and rail link to the City are the absolute necessity.
DeleteWho will sleep at the airport hotel?
DeleteMany persons.
DeleteNice, but the fake wood floors are already falling apart. Chipping, bubbling, scuffed up everywhere. The architect clearly did not opt for a floor that could withstand a high traffic area! It is embarrassing. I hope they fix it. I also look forward to seeing how they will unite the facades in some capacity. Now it feels like an awkward assemblage of three conjoined buildings.
ReplyDelete"awkward assemblage of three conjoined buildings" is a good punk band name
DeleteYou close the "Old Terminal 2" with 16 passport checks and a HUGE space in front just to open "New central processor" with...16 passport checks and a TINY space in front :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Vinci...
Pity they didn't bother to also overhaul the business lounge. Its so bad and serves way too many airlines
ReplyDeleteIt would be fantastic if there’s one small supermarket at the arrivals area. Imagine arriving late in the evening to an empty fridge at home.
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