Air Serbia (JU) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 4,890

Year-over-year change: +2.45%

Air Serbia handled steady midsummer demand with 4,890 arriving flights in July 2025 (+2.45% YoY). Growth came from resilient regional traffic around the Balkans, targeted capacity on short‑haul markets, and schedule adjustments that favored stronger city pairs. Competitive pressure in Central Europe and peak‑hour ATC flow programs kept utilization from rising faster, so the airline prioritized stability over marginal frequency adds.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

On-time arrival rate: 73.60%

Year-over-year change (pp): +18.96 pp

Cancelled flights: 169

Year-over-year change: +27.17%

On‑time arrival rate reached 73.60% (+18.96 pp YoY), while cancellations totaled 169 (+27.17% YoY). Thunderstorms and regional air‑traffic regulations on busy weekends drove uneven daily performance; ground processes at congested European hubs added turn pressure. Air Serbia deployed reserve crews, fine‑tuned turnaround buffers at Belgrade, and expanded proactive rebooking and aircraft swaps to contain knock‑on delays.

Airlines Serving Key Hubs

Belgrade (BEG) remains the primary hub, concentrating morning and late‑afternoon connection banks to link Balkan spokes with major European gateways. Regional trunk routes and VFR flows provided the most consistent loads, while leisure markets benefited from summer peaks. The connection strategy focuses on short minimum connection times at BEG and coordinated wave structures to support same‑day returns.

Outlook

Passengers can expect reliable summer operations and smoother transfers at BEG—book early for peak weekends and allow a comfortable connection window. Industry watchers may look for continued fleet and schedule fine‑tuning plus new digital tools for disruption handling. Air Serbia aims to keep on‑time performance in the mid‑70s with tactical improvements through late summer and prepare capacity for early‑autumn demand.