Podgorica Airport serves the capital of Montenegro, approximately 12 km from the city center.
It is the main airport for those visiting the country's interior, with mountains and natural landscapes less frequented by coastal tourism.
How to get to Podgorica Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TGD
Parking near Podgorica Airport
The parking is small and located right in front of the terminal.
The applied fares are normally moderate.
How to get to Podgorica from TGD
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Podgorica Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring Montenegro's mountains and national parks.
You only need a driver's license, passport, and credit card for rental.
Hotels near Podgorica Airport
Airport area (Golubovci)
Simo apartments airport Podgorica is about 1 km from the terminal with a free shuttle; Apartment Helena Airport and Pensions Airport are 4-6 km away, both with a shuttle to the airport.
Best for: Dawn flights or layovers of a few hours, for those who don't want the 20-minute trip into town.
- Several properties in the area offer a free or on-request shuttle to the terminal
- No risk of queues on the road into town at peak hours
- Golubovci is a residential and industrial area: for dinner you stay in the apartment or order something
- For downtown Podgorica you still need a taxi, 15-20 minutes
Recommended hotels
- Simo apartments airport Podgorica About 1 km from the terminal with a free shuttle and free private parking; air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a picnic area in the garden. View availability
- Apartment Helena Airport 6 km from the terminal, with a free shuttle to the airport on request; a garden with a barbecue and bikes available for guests. View availability
- Pensions Airport - Rural household Stijepovic About 4 km from the terminal with a shuttle to the airport (paid); a family atmosphere in a rural house on the outskirts of Golubovci, with a garden and barbecue area. View availability
Podgorica centre
About 11 km and 20 minutes by taxi from the terminal; there is no direct scheduled bus, only taxis or a rental car.
Best for: Those who want Republic Square, the Morača riverside and downtown restaurants within walking distance, accepting a 15-20 minute taxi ride from the airport.
- Republic Square, the National Museum and downtown restaurants reachable on foot from the hotels
- A wider choice of international chains than the airport area
- No direct public transport to the airport, only taxis
- Traffic on Bulevar Ivana Crnojevića gets worse at peak hours
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora About 300 metres from Republic Square, in the heart of the city; a gym and an in-house restaurant with breakfast highly praised in reviews. View availability
- Crowne Plaza Podgorica by IHG Inside the Capital Plaza complex, 5 minutes on foot from the University of Montenegro and 10 from the Morača River. View availability
- Ramada by Wyndham Podgorica Next to the Mall of Montenegro, 3 minutes by car from downtown and 5 on foot from the riverside. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact, consistent with its role as mainly a national/regional gateway.
An advance of 2 hours is recommended for flights.
Map of Podgorica Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is it better to fly into Podgorica or Tivat?
It depends on your destination: Tivat is more convenient for the coast and the Bay of Kotor, Podgorica for the mountainous interior and the national parks in the north.
Q. Is it worth withdrawing euros at Podgorica airport?
A small amount, yes, useful for the taxi and initial expenses: Montenegro has unilaterally adopted the euro, so there's no need to exchange currency, but airport ATMs charge higher fees than those in the city center.
Q. Do you need a visa to enter Montenegro landing in Podgorica?
No, for citizens of the EU, the UK, the United States and many other nationalities, tourist entry for up to 90 days doesn't require a visa. Being the capital's airport, passport control in Podgorica is generally more organized than in Tivat during peak season.
Q. Is Podgorica connected by train to other Montenegrin cities?
Yes, Podgorica's railway station is connected to the national network, although not directly to the airport.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
