Getting to Kopaonik

How to Get to Kopaonik

Located in south-central Serbia, Kopaonik is accessible via most major cities in Serbia.


By Air

Visitors to Kopaonik can fly into either Belgrade or Nis (read "Nish").

Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla International airport is located approximately 240 km from Kopaonik. The airport is a 2.5-hour drive to Kopaonik. There are 19 carriers in Belgrade offering 35 direct flights from several major European capitals.

Nis’s Constantine the Great airport is located 100 km from Kopaonik. It's closer to Kopaonik than Belgrade airport.

Nis Airport offers the non-stop flight to and from Zurich and is used as the airport for charter flights.

Link: http://nis-airport.com/en/


Flying from London to Belgrade takes approximately two hours and 40 minutes.

There are a number of car hire agencies at the airport.



By Car
Getting from Belgrade to Kopoanik

The following driving routes are recommended for reaching Kopaonik:

Belgrade- Kopaonik, via Lazarevac, Kraljevo and Josanicka Spa: 260 km

Belgrade - Kopaonik, via Kragujevac, Kraljevo and Josanicka Spa: 290km

Belgrade - Kopaonik, via Pojate, Krusevac and Brus: 279km


Tol fare for passenger cars:

Belgrade - Pojate 450 RSD (5€)
Belgrade - Batočina 290 RSD (3€)

Nonresident drivers are required to carry an international driver’s license and registration and insurance documents.



By Bus

Regular bus coach routes connect Kopaonik to all of Serbia.

Regular coach service to Kopaonik is available via Novi Sad, Belgrade and Nis.

Kopaonik is about 5-6 hours drive from Belgrade. There are two public buses per day to the mountain resort in Kopaonik from Belgrade. The bus fare is approximately €30 return. There are a number of bus lines available, but we recommend that you use the Lasta Beograd company, as it is a more reliable service.

Belgrade to Kopaonik - Bus Schedule

Bus company : Lasta Beograd (express)

Departs from Belgrade at 08:45

Arrives in Kopaonik at 13:30


Bus company : Jugoprevoz Raska (express)

Departs from Belgrade at 12:00

Arrives in Kopaonik at 17:15

Kopaonik to Belgrade - Bus Schedule


Bus company : Lasta Beograd (express)

Departs from Kopaonik at 13:30

Arrives in Belgrade at 18:30


- Nis - Kopaonik (1-2 hours by bus)


Trains to Belgrade from Western Europe go via Budapest.

Have You Looked At Serbia For Your Next Ski Destination

Skiing in Kopaonik, Serbia is becoming a growing trend for skiers looking to move away from the commercial skiing facilities of Central and Northern Europe in search of more naturally occurring skiing trails.

With a snow range of 1770-2017 metres and a village positioned 5,000 feet above sea level Kopeonik in Serbia is seen as the answer to many skiers’ dreams. With a three hour journey from the nearest airport Getting To Kopaonik is surely worth the effort, having cross-country skiing, night skiing, skydiving, sleigh rides, ice-skating, indoor tennis and many other activities for the winter sports enthusiast to enjoy.

The mountain climbs 35,000 feet into the cold Serbian sky, whilst ski lifts only climb to 6,617 feet. The skiing facility is yet to host a major skiing event; despite being home to several international snowboarding competitions and cross-country skiing as well. The living quarters are apt for pricing that would delight the weariest of tourists. Skiers can experience national cuisine such as Burek (pastry, cheese, spinach) and Pljeskavica (grilled mince) for well under $10 a meal. The old favorites such as burger, chips and pizza are still on the menu, and the price of $1.50 a beer might delight some holiday makers looking to do slightly more than just ski!

The living area can handle over 5,000 tourists at the same time, whilst the bars and clubs around the area make the holiday destination more suited to the younger holiday-maker. Another issue that is quite prominent is the mistake that many make in travelling to Kopaonik to celebrate Christmas. The celebrations are of slight comparison to western culture, despite its labelling as a winter heaven.

Having 21 lifts and an uphill capacity of 15,000 (an hour) Kopaonik is more than capable of catering for its millions of visitors each year. With slopes facing N, N/E and N/W you can be sure to experience the densely populated villages that surround the region. Thriving from the tourism the mountain provides, Kopaonik has become home to two 4 star luxury hotels providing entertainment and accommodation to skiers and executives alike. Hotel Grand Kopaonik & Hotel Angella Kopaonik.

With the longest run covering 3.5 KM and expert tuition on hand, Kopaonik has recently benefited from its appointment of English speaking instructors across skiing and snowboarding disciplines. The advanced runs down the Kopaonik mountain-face are a primary incentive for many skiers to choose Kopaonik as their skiing holiday destination. The 6 runs that fit into this category must be epitomised by the Konaci – which a local holiday village was recently named after.

The Konaci has an angle of 79 degrees at a certain point, which it is said that – if you go too slow, and fail to position yourself correctly, it would be perfectly feasible to fall forwards merely travelling in a straight line. The Konaci sees skiers travelling at speeds of over 50 MPH and jumps that allow airtime of over 8 seconds. The Konaci is praised and feared by the top skiers from Europe and further a field. Despite this, the run featured in the 2005 snowboarding event that took place in the Kopaonik mountains.

With snow falling on the slopes between August/September all the way through to early March, skiers should plan their trip with that in mind. The slopes of Serbia and the warm generous nation make Kopaonik an ideal holiday destination for any traveler looking to have a good time on a set of skis. The package deals start from around $350 / € 250,- a week, whilst amazing savings can be made through booking online.
With its intention to develop further runs across every piste you can be sure that Kopaonik, Serbia will be a skiing location that will stay firmly on the map.

Hotels Kopaonik

The most popular Kopaonik Hotels are:


Hotel Grand ****
Hotel Angella ****

Hotel Putnik klub A ****

Hotel Ozon ***

Hotel Jugobanka
Hotel Junior **
Hotel Olga Dedijer **
Hotel Putnik **
Hotel Srebrnac **

Hotel Grand Kopaonik