ترجمه
Montenegro's primary international gateway serving the Adriatic region.
Opened
1957
Location
Podgorica, Montenegro
Podgorica Airport, officially known as Podgorica Golubovci Airport (IATA: TGD, ICAO: LYPG), is the largest and busiest airport in Montenegro, located approximately 12 kilometers south of Podgorica, the country's capital. It serves as the main hub for both international and domestic air traffic in Montenegro and is operated by Airports of Montenegro alongside Tivat Airport.
The airport shares its facilities with the Golubovci Air Base, a military installation of the Montenegrin Armed Forces, making it a dual-use civil-military airport. It handles a range of scheduled and charter flights connecting Montenegro to destinations across Europe.
Passenger numbers have grown in line with Montenegro's expanding tourism sector, and the airport has undergone modernization efforts to improve capacity and services. It remains a critical piece of infrastructure for the country's connectivity and economic development.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Podgorica city center is available via taxi and shuttle bus services, with the journey taking approximately 15–20 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Podgorica include Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Montenegro Airlines (prior to its closure in 2021).
Notable facts
- ›The airport shares its runway with the Montenegrin Armed Forces' Golubovci Air Base.
- ›Montenegro Airlines, the former national carrier, was headquartered at this airport before ceasing operations in 2021.
- ›The airport is managed by Airports of Montenegro, which also operates Tivat Airport.
- ›Podgorica Airport sits at an elevation of approximately 44 meters (144 feet) above sea level.
- ›The airport served as an important logistics hub during NATO operations in the Balkans in the late 1990s.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
