Podgorica Airport
General information
The second busiest airport in Montenegro is conveniently located close to the country’s capital. The new terminal was opened in 2006, so the airport is fairly modern. The airport offers many connections with Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, operated by Montenegro Airlines and Air Serbia. It is not possible to travel by public transport to and from Podgorica Airport, but there is a train station (Aerodrom) at a 15-minute walk from the airport.
Podgorica Airport is, like Tivat Airport near the Adriatic Sea, owned by Airports of Montenegro (Aerodromi Crne Gore).
Location
Where is Podgorica Airport situated?
The airport is south of the city. Podgorica Airport is easily accessible via the E65/E80 motorway, this road connects Podgorica with the coast and northwestern Montenegro. On the coast you will find holiday destination Budva and the port of Bar.
How many terminals does Podgorica Airport have?
The airport near the capital of Montenegro has one terminal, as you walk into the terminal you will find Arrivals on your right and Departures on your left. The terminal includes eight check-in desks, an information desk, car rental companies and desks of Montenegro Airlines and Air Serbia. You pay € 4.20 for a cappuccino in the cafe, much more than elsewhere in Montenegro. You can withdraw money from the Addiko Bank ATM inside the terminal, at Arrivals.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Podgorica Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Montenegro.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tivat Airport | 43km |
| Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) | 83km |
| Tirana Airport (Albania) | 112km |
| Pristina Airport (Kosovo) | 148km |
| Sarajevo Airport (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | 178km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Podgorica Airport to the centre of Podgorica is 11 kilometres. By car, it takes 20 minutes to get to the centre of Podgorica. Another city nearby is Budva, the distance from the airport to the city centre is 63 kilometres. Travel time is approximately 69 minutes.
From TGD Airport to Podgorica City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Podgorica Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Podgorica Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Podgorica Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Podgorica Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Podgorica is about € 12.-. Book your taxi at Podgorica Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From TGD Airport to Podgorica City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Podgorica Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Hertz and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Podgorica Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Podgorica Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Podgorica Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Podgorica Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Podgorica Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Air Montenegro
- Air Serbia
- Wizz Air
- Ryanair
- Austrian Airlines
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Podgorica
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Podgorica Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
Have you visited Podgorica Airport lately? So far, 2 airport passengers have written an airport review about Podgorica Airport. This airport has an average score of 1 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
The two women who were supposed to be only scanning boarding passes have literally destroyed the reputation of this airport and even of Montenegro as a country, for anyone who has spent little time there. They created a line 50 meters long and waits of 30-45 minutes for no reason. We nearly missed our flight despite arriving with plenty of time. These women should be instantly fired, should have their pay docked, and should have to write a handwritten apology to every passenger they delayed for absolutely no reason. Their jobs should be given to someone who actually cares and wants to exchange with society. They had one of the easiest jobs on planet earth. All they had to do was scan boarding passes and let people into the line to have their passports checked and go through security. Yet they managed to delay each person by up to several minutes, by fussing around, having long conversations and making people wait, sometimes allowing people to cut in line, other times arguing with people for a long time about cutting in line (and holding up the rest of the line), stopping to slowly drink water and take their sweater on and off, etc. There was no urgency or care to allow people to move through the line and catch their flights. In fact it appeared that they were deliberately slowing people down as much as they could so that they could miss their flights. To scan a boarding pass and let people through takes 5 seconds at any other airport. Not at Podgorica airport - there it takes several minutes per person and the line that should be the fastest is actually the slowest - 30 - 45 minutes for absolutely nothing.
These are the two women who were scanning boarding passes between 8 and 9 am on November 26.
The worst airport I have ever travelled through. After being waived into the business lounge, an older woman with blonde hair came in screaming at everyone to move. We asked in English. She just carried on waiving her arms to get out like we were cattle not humans. Then a lady with long dark hair and too much make up came in saying, just get out lady. I explained I have lounge pass with Amex & DragonPass. She was waiving her arms, shaking her head and saying, get out lady. I showed her my pass and she said it’s not for your flight with Ryanair. I explained I wasn’t travelling with Ryanair. She said that pass doesn’t work for this lounge, which is strange as it’s on the app and we showed it to get in. This incredibly rude woman just carried on waiving her arms saying, get out lady. This person has no respect for human beings and treated us like cattle and bossing us around. Smiling like she thought it was funny. If you can avoid this airport, I recommend that you do! Overpriced food; not enough seats and dirty bathrooms.