Montenegro is a cozy country, it is close in spirit to the Russians. Some compare it to the Crimea, which further emphasizes the relationship of Montenegro to the Slavic spirit. There are two international airports operating in the country: one in the capital Podgorica, the other in Tivat. In principle, from any airport in Montenegro you can get to your chosen resort. But, for example, you will reach Tivat from Budva in 25 minutes, and the road from Podgorica will take about an hour. But in general, the distances are not very significant.
Airports in Montenegro generally meet international standards. Both in Podgorica and Tivat, airport buildings are small, tourists, cafes, taxis, airline offices operate. Duty free in Podgorica is very modest: these are small shops with perfumes, cosmetics and drinks.
Arrival at any airport in Montenegro is necessary at least 1, 5 hours before departure. If you have planned a trip for the summer period, then you need to arrive even earlier - no less than 2 hours. Tivat Airport operates only in the daytime, in the summer time - from 6am to half-past eight in the evening. Podgorica Airport round the clock.
The largest airports in Montenegro are:
- Podgorica
- Tivat
Airlines flying to Montenegro
Airports in Montenegro accept charter and scheduled flights from Europe and Russia. Aircrafts from Asia also arrive in Tivat. With the company "Transaero" you will reach any of these cities. In Podgorica, flights are operated by such airlines as Montenegro Airlines, Adria Austrian Airlines and Airways. From April to September, Tivat can be reached from S7 airlines. But Aeroflot will take you only to Belgrade, from where you can fly to Montenegro's airports by using the services of local airlines.
Which airport should I choose
If you came to rest on the resorts of the Hercegnovska Riviera, then it is better to take advantage of those flights that land in Tivat. Travel time to the place of rest will take you about an hour. You can get to the Hercegnovska Riviera from Podgorica, but you will spend twice as much time on the road.
Tivat Airport is also very convenient for tourists traveling to the resorts of Budva and Kotor. Recall that from Tivat to Budva - 20 minutes, and to Kotor only 10 minutes. Literally, do not have time to look back.
For ski resorts, for example in Ulcinj, from any airport in Montenegro can be reached by bus. The journey time from Podgorica, and from Tivat is approximately the same - 1, 5 hours.
Approximate travel time to the main resorts of Montenegro from Podgorica airport:
- 2 hours to Herceg Novi;
- to Kotor - 1, 5 hours;
- before Tivat - 1, 5 hours;
- up to Ulcinj - 1, 5 hours;
- before Kolasin - 1 hour 20 minutes;
- to Budva - 1 hour;
- 45 minutes to Cetinje.
Approximate travel time to the main resorts of Montenegro from Tivat airport:
- up to Podgorica - 1, 5 hours;
- up to Ulcinj - 1, 5 hours;
- 1 hour to Herceg Novi;
- to Cetinje - 50 minutes;
- to Budva - 25 minutes;
- 10 minutes to Kotor.
Practical information
Podgorica Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website; Help phone: +382 20 444 244.
Tivat Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website; Help phone: +382 32 671 337.