TRIP REPORT: Air Serbia, Belgrade - Moscow

TRIP REPORT

Belgrade - Moscow 02.05.2021, JU650, departing Belgrade at 07.35

Moscow - Belgrade 09.05.2021, JU655, departing Sheremetyevo Airport at 22.00

This is my first trip report and I hope it will be interesting to read.

Because of family connections I often fly to Moscow from Belgrade. This time, I made plans for my trip late, and I was surprised with the fares. Almost all nonstop flights were very expensive. So, I decided to wait a little bit more and it was a good decision because eventually Air Serbia increased its number of flights to Moscow and prices became more reasonable, but still higher than in the pre-covid era.

I arrived at Nikola Tesla Airport at 5.30 am and quickly checked-in during which I had to show the agent a negative PCR test. After that, I quickly passed passport control. The airport wasn't crowded, and most of the people were on Air Serbia’s flights to Moscow and Paris.

My plane for this trip was YU-APH “Vlade Divac”, Air Serbia’s only A320. Boarding was on time at gate C4. Boarding was conducted strictly in groups. First, passengers in business class, then those with seats in the first few rows and so on. I could say that the load factor was pretty solid and passengers on the plane were both Russians and Serbs. My seat was in economy class with a window view. The flight was comfortable and pleasant, and service was usual, with free small water and a few pieces of “noblice”. I enjoy flying with Air Serbia but must say that the complementary service offer on a flight that lasts 2h 40 minutes could be better. During the flight, passengers received a Covid entry form with routine questions which must later be given to Russian officers at the airport.

Landing was pleasant, and both the passport and “covid” control at Sheremetyevo Airport were quick and efficient. One has to show their PCR test and their filled out form.

My return flight was initially scheduled to depart at 23.00 with the Airbus A330, but later was changed for 22.00 with the Airbus A319. The timing was better, but I must say it would have been more interesting to fly with the new A330.

I came to Sheremetyevo two hours before the flight, and Terminal D wasn’t crowded. Passport and security control were quick and routine. Don’t be surprised to undertake serious security control at the entrance of the terminal.

This time my plane was YU-APJ named “Dejan Stankovic“. Boarding was a little late, and after more waiting on the taxiway, we took off at about 22.25. Flight was very comfortable and pleasant, and service was usual with a lot of interest for the food and beverage products on sale. The cabin crew were very kind as always on Air Serbia. I think that most passengers were Russians, and some of them were waiting for the morning transfer to Montenegro. We landed in Belgrade at the same time as the plane from Dubai, that made some extra crowds at passport control. After I showed my vaccination certificate, I passed passport control without problems.

People who are planning a trip to Russia need to know that currently, because of the Russian laws, it is necessary to fly to Russia on a nonstop flight, and it is necessary to have a negative PCR test, not older than 72 hours. Visas are not required for Serbian citizens. All air companies that fly to Moscow are currently flying to Sheremetyevo. Transport from the airport is easy with aeroexpress train that goes to Belorusskaya railway station. Also it is good to know that yandex and uber prices are acceptable in Moscow.

I can say that I enjoyed my trip and flight with Air Serbia.

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