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Structuring a future-ready landside system that balances capacity growth, multimodal efficiency, and passenger clarity.
Value Delivered
Project Overview
From 2021 to 2025, 1PAX has been commissioned by Vinci Airports, the new concessionaire of Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport, to design the landside architecture for the airport’s expansion. In collaboration with SYSTRA, the scope includes the functional, architectural, and landscape design of access roads, kerbside areas, and car parks across two development phases. The project supports a long-term growth vision, anticipating a capacity of 20 million passengers by 2043.
Key Challenge
The principal challenge was to accommodate significant future traffic growth while maintaining operational clarity, safety, and a high-quality passenger experience. The landside system needed to integrate seamlessly with the existing terminal, separate arrival and departure flows, and manage diverse vehicle types—from public transport and taxis to private drop-off and pick-up—within a constrained footprint.
Our Approach
1PAX developed a two-level kerbside strategy clearly separating departures and arrivals. The upper level remains aligned with the existing terminal output, ensuring continuity for departing passengers, while the lower level was reconfigured to accommodate larger transport vehicles and improve accessibility.
Design assumptions were supported by detailed vehicle simulations, based on a dual carriageway kerbside approximately 25 meters wide. Lanes closest to the terminal façade were dedicated to public transport modes, including buses and taxis, prioritizing collective mobility. Lanes further from the building were assigned to “Kiss & Fly” drop-off and pick-up functions, reducing conflicts and improving traffic flow. Landscape design was integrated to enhance legibility, comfort, and the overall perception of the landside environment.
