Airports of Montenegro
Tivat Airport and Podgorica Airport (TIV/TGD)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
| Copenhagen | |
| Given higher demand and growing interest of Scandinavian tourists in Montenegro, we believe direct route with Copenhagen would be great opportunity to build a connection between Montenegro and Scandinavian countries. A great number of tour operators find this route interesting as well. In 2007, about 20,000 tourists from Scandinavia visited our country and even higher demand is expected. Thus we deem this direct route should be established and serviced. In addition to the aforesaid, a great number of ethnical Montenegrins who live and work in Scandinavia would represent a large number of passengers travelling on this route. |
Over 1 million tourists visited Montenegro in 2007 – a 30% growth rate is expected to be maintained. |
| Munich | |
| Among cities in Germany, Munich represents the biggest source for Montenegrin tourism. Every year about 30,000 German tourists visit Montenegro as an attractive tourist destination. Moreover Germany, being an important foreign trade partner, contributes greatly to business travelling. On the other side, almost 30,000 ethnic Montenegrins live and work in Germany. All these are good enough reasons for establishing a direct route with Munich. | |
| Istanbul | |
| The existing economic cooperation and the fact that both countries are tourist destinations implies a need for establishment of this route that would connect the two countries and facilitate passenger flows. | |
| Madrid | |
As Madrid-Barajas Airport ranks among world’s 10 busiest airports and represents an excellent hub, we are interested in this direct service that would enable good connections with the rest of the world. Reasons justifying establishment of this direct route are the following:
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| Skopje and Sarajevo | |
| After the breakup of Yugoslavia, the former Yugoslav republics have been trying to intensify economic and political cooperation, which makes reasons for the establishment of these routes obvious. There is an evident demand for leisure and business traveling in both directions. | |
| Additional unserved routes with a significant traffic potential | |
| Barcelona | Cologne |
Other Major reasons to serve this airport
Climate diversity allows a morning bathe in the waters of the Mediterranean and afternoon skiing all within convenient distance.
Montenegro – Wild Beauty
- Montenegro is one of the oldest European states. Upon re-establishing statehood in 2006, Montenegro has made rapid economic progress. The growth of the economy is reflected in GDP forecasted to be about 8% including the highest investment per capita in the region. Its political and strategic position and peace loving orientation make it a factor of stability in the region.
- Montenegro is a south European and a Mediterranean country. Climate diversity and its geographic position make Montenegro an attractive tourist destination which will offer you a morning bathe in the waters of the Mediterranean and afternoon skiing like the one in the Alps.
- The Montenegrin coast is 293 km long with 73 km of beaches and main centers – Ulcinj, Bar, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Tivat, Kotor, Herceg Novi.
- Town of Žabljak on mountain Durmitor, the most popular mountain tourism destination in Montenegro.
- Town of Kolašin near national park Biogradska Gora, mountain Bjelasica and ski-resort Bjelasica.
- Tara River Gorge, second-longest canyon in the world. Tara river is a popular rafting destination.
- Biogradska Gora, with Biogradsko Lake, a national park and untouched virgin forest.
- Skadar lake, a popular wildlife reserve.
- Ostrog monastery, a famous pilgrimage site.
- In 2007 almost 1,000,000 tourists visited Montenegro. Growth of 30% is forecasted for this year.
Marketing and other support
To stimulate new routes, the marketing policy includes an incentive scheme which offers discounts on standard airport charges for handling and landing in the first three years. Additionally, route development and promotion is supported through various advertising tools.
Catchment Area
A catchment of breath-taking potential – including Gospa od Skrpjela (Lady of the Rocks) a baroque church built in 1632 on one of two islets in the Bay of Kotor.
- South Serbia, North Albania, South-East Croatia & East Bosnia
| City | Distance | Driving time |
| Dubrovnik | 147 km | 1 h 50’ |
| Tirana | 181 km | 2 h 20’ |
| Sarajevo | 240 km | 3 h 50’ |
| Skopje | 371 km | 4 h 50’ |
| Belgrade | 430 km | 6 h |
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Please contact route development contact for further information.
Geography
Podgorica Airport
- The airport is located 12 km south of Podgorica; the capital of Montenegro.
- The airport handles schedule and charter flights.
- The airport provides connections between winter tourism centers, major continental towns and coast tourism centers of Montenegro and European and world capitals.
- Thanks to the ideal climate, Podgorica Airport appears to be an excellent alternative to the neighboring airports.
Tivat Airport
- Tivat Airport is located on the coast in close vicinity of main tourist centers – Tivat (4km), Budva, Herceg Novi...
- The airport handles schedule and charter flights.
Infrastructure & Operations:
The Monastery of Cetinje and the Mausoleum of Njegos in the Lovcen National Park.
Podgorica Airport
- Runway:
- 18/36, north-south direction
- length 2.500m
- width 45 m
- Elevation: 36 m
- Opening Hours: 06 – 23 h LT
- Car park area: 25 000 m2
- Passenger terminal:
- area 5.500 m2
- Eight gates
- Eight check-in desks
St Triphun Cathedral in Kotor
Tivat Airport
- Runway:
- 14 / 32 , north-west/south-east direction.
- Elevation: AMSL 20 ft (6 m).
- Opening Hours: Summer 07 h sunset + 30`, Winter 07 h – 16 h LT.
- Car park area: 6.583 m2.
- Passenger terminal:
- area 4.050 m2.
- Eight gates
- Twelve check-in desks
Vital statistics
| PODGORICA AIRPORT | ||||
| ITEM/YEAR | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 (Jan-Aug) |
| Aircraft movements | 3298 | 3908 | 4198 | 3800 |
| Passengers | 319.665 | 372.830 | 460.020 | 443.380 |
| TIVAT AIRPORT | ||||
| ITEM/YEAR | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 (Jan-Aug) |
| Aircraft movements | 2522 | 3261 | 4079 | 3428 |
| Passengers | 337.013 | 451.289 | 574.011 | 435.319 |
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
Airports of Montenegro has a clear vision of future development of Podgorica and Tivat Airports through implementation of projects:
- Extension of aircraft apron at Tivat Airport – under construction.
- Car park at Tivat Airport – under construction.
- Reconstruction and refurbishment of the existing terminal at Podgorica Airport – under construction.
