According to Serbian Economist, the Serbian government has formed a working group to negotiate and prepare a contract with the Chinese company Shandong Hi-Speed Group for the implementation of the second phase of the expansion and modernization of Constantine the Great Airport in Niš. This was reported by Serbia-Business, citing government sources.
The second phase includes the demolition of the old terminal, construction of a new terminal, major repairs to the runway, a new control tower, and expansion of the apron from the current 4 parking spaces to 9. The total cost of the project is estimated at more than €140 million.
Work is scheduled to begin in 2025, subject to the signing of the final contract.
Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI / LYNI) is located 4 km northwest of the center of Niš, in the Medoševac and Popovac areas. It is the second busiest airport in Serbia after Belgrade.
In 2024, the airport handled 357,313 passengers, which is ~20% less than in the previous year. According to flight connection resources, the airport serves 14 cities in 10 countries directly, including Belgrade and Vienna, which account for a significant share of arrivals. In 2025, the airport received a new passenger route from Wizz Air, as well as its first cargo route to China.
The new project will allow larger aircraft to be served and increase the number of destinations, especially to countries in Europe and Asia. The participation of the Chinese company Shandong Hi-Speed Group indicates an influx of foreign investment and technological partnership, which may stimulate other infrastructure projects.
