Montenegro is a European country accessible from various airports across Europe. I will explain how to get to Montenegro from the UK, France, Germany, other European countries, as well as the USA and Canada. You’ll also learn about flight durations. There will be tips and advice on saving time and money. Find out which routes are best and which airports offer the best connections. Additionally, I will provide information about direct flights.
Table of contents:
- How to get to Montenegro: general information
- How to get to Montenegro from UK, France, Germany, US, Canada
- Direct flights to Montenegro
- Flight time to Montenegro
- Tips to help you save time and money
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How to get to Montenegro: general information
Let’s start with some general points to give you an idea of where Montenegro is located.
- Montenegro is situated in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula.
- For more detailed information, check the linked article: Montenegro on map, neighboring countries and so on.
- You will also find many interesting facts for tourists about this amazing Balkan country.
Below are the shortest distances to Montenegro’s capital, Podgorica, from European cities if you travel by car:
- Berlin – Podgorica: 1661 km
- Paris – Podgorica: 2022 km
- Vienna – Podgorica: 1031 km.
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How to get to Montenegro from UK, France, Germany, US, Canada
The vast majority of tourists arrive in Montenegro by plane. According to the local Ministry of Tourism, this accounts for more than 80% of all travelers.
Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport receive flights from many European cities. Low-cost airlines such as Wizz Air and Ryanair also fly here.
Additionally, there are several flights per day from some cities:
- from Belgrade (Serbia) – 4 flights a day by Air Serbia and Air Montenegro.
- You can also travel between Belgrade and Montenegro by train. Read more about this in the related article.
- From Istanbul (Turkey): 2 flights per day by Turkish Airlines.
- This option is convenient for tourists traveling from Eastern or Asian countries.
Regarding direct flights from European capitals and major cities:
- Ryanair operates direct flights from London to Montenegro.
- From Vienna: Austrian Airlines
- From Rome and Milan: low-cost carriers Wizz Air and Ryanair
- From several cities in Germany: also by low-cost carriers
- From Warsaw: LOT,
- and from other Polish cities: also by low-cost airlines
There are no direct flights from Paris to Montenegro, but you can fly with one short transfer through any European airport.
As you can see, if you are in Europe, it is easy to reach Montenegro by any low-cost airline from almost any major European city.
The route will be a little more challenging for US and Canadian citizens:
- The fastest option is via Istanbul Airport (Turkey) with Turkish Airlines. You can reach Podgorica from, for example, New York in 12 hours.
- The cheapest (and longest) route is through various European cities with multiple connections, which can take several days.
How to get to Montenegro: direct flights
As mentioned above, you can get to Montenegro from various European cities by direct flight.
Below, there will be two dynamic blocks that show real-time direct flights to Montenegro.
Istanbul – Podgorica (direct flights):
Belgrade – Podgorica (direct flights):
London – Podgorica (direct flights):
Vienna – Podgorica (direct flights):
Flight time to Montenegro
A short but important chapter, especially interesting for travelers with children. In fact, the flight is not long. From almost any European city, a direct flight lasts no more than a few hours. Read more about holidays in Montenegro with children.
The shortest flight from the American continent with a connection in Istanbul takes about 12 hours.
Below is a block of the most convenient and fastest flights from Paris to Montenegro. You can click on each flight to see the detailed route and schedule.
How to get to Montenegro: travel tips
Here are the main tips when you buy tickets. They will help you save both money and time.
- The cheapest flights are offered by low-cost companies Wizz Air and Ryanair. However, you may need to buy additional luggage, which can increase the ticket cost. Despite this, due to the extensive route network of these companies, most tourists prefer to use their services.
- The wider your range of departure dates, the easier it is to find cheap tickets.
- Read about prices, where and how to buy tickets from the European countries to Montenegro with specific examples and links in this article.
Important:
Montenegro has two international airports that receive flights from all over Europe and beyond: Podgorica Airport and Tivat Airport. You should search for tickets to both. There is no significant difference where you fly into, as the distance between the airports is only 80 km. Buy tickets based on which airport is cheaper or offers better and more convenient connections.
- If you are flying with a transfer, it is recommended that both flights be with the same airline. This way, you will be considered an internal client of the company, and if the first flight is delayed causing you to miss the second flight, the airline will resolve the issue for you.
Read everything about the international airports of Montenegro in this article. There is a lot of useful information about airport infrastructure and transfers.
In conclusion: The coronavirus pandemic and the unstable situation in Eastern Europe have impacted air travel worldwide. However, in the current post-COVID times, getting to Montenegro is quite easy, and the country is eager to welcome tourists and travelers from all over the world.
Resources to help you plan your dream trip to Montenegro
- Aviasales – Cheap Flights and best deals.
- Car rental in Montenegro:
- DiscoverCars – a large international platform.
- LocalRent – works with local rental companies. Leader in car rental in Montenegro.
- Hotels and apartments all over the country:
- Tours, excursions and activities (including extreme ones):
- GetYourGuide – more than 430 tours
- Viator – 780+ excursions and activities throughout the country
- Comprehensive travel insurance: EKTA
- Internet and Calls:
- Airalo eSIM in Montenegro
- Drimsim – universal sim card for frequent traveler
- Taxi and airport transfers: Intui.Travel