Air Serbia recorded a historic first quarter in terms of passenger numbers, with the airline highlighting the significance of the result against the backdrop of ongoing disruption in the global aviation industry caused by the war in the Middle East. The Serbian carrier handled 813.188 passengers between January and March, representing a 3.1% increase on 2025 figures, or an additional 24.087 travellers. Although the airline did not disclose its average cabin load factor for the period, it is estimated to have hovered around 74% based on available capacity. During the first quarter, Air Serbia expanded its capacity levels by 2.5%, while the number of operated flights grew by 2% to 10.032. During the ongoing second quarter of the year, Air Serbia has a 3.7% increase in capacity, complemented by a 5.6% increase in scheduled flights.
Commenting on the figures, Air Serbia’s CEO, Jiri Marek, said, “The results achieved in the first quarter confirm efficient network and capacity management, as well as growing passenger confidence in Air Serbia’s services. This success at the beginning of the year gains additional significance when considering the current challenges in the global aviation industry – from the complexity of supply chains to operational pressures at major European hubs, thereby confirming Air Serbia’s resilience and operational stability. The trust our passengers place in us motivates us to continue optimizing our destination network and to enter the summer season with fully prepared capacities, with continuous adaptation to current market conditions”.
According to the airline’s figures, the busiest destinations within its network were Podgorica, Tivat and Ljubljana within the region. It further noted that Paris, Zurich, Milan, London, Barcelona, Vienna, Frankfurt, Rome and Amsterdam ranked among its busiest routes in Western Europe, while Athens, Istanbul and Larnaca topped the list in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
