Montenegro's gateway to the Adriatic coast and Bay of Kotor.
Opened
1969
Location
Tivat, Montenegro
Tivat Airport is a regional international airport located on the Bay of Kotor in southwestern Montenegro. It serves as one of the country's two main commercial airports, alongside Podgorica Airport, and is particularly important during the summer tourism season when charter and scheduled flights increase significantly.
The airport is situated close to the town of Tivat and is within easy reach of popular destinations such as Kotor, Budva, and the Porto Montenegro marina complex. Its location beside the bay means aircraft must navigate mountainous terrain during approach and departure, making it a technically demanding airport for pilots.
Tivat Airport is operated by Airports of Montenegro, which also manages Podgorica Airport. The airport handles primarily seasonal traffic, with passenger numbers surging between May and October driven by leisure travelers from Europe.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, rental cars, and bus services connecting the airport to Tivat town center and nearby destinations such as Kotor and Budva.
Airlines here
Airlines serving Tivat include Air Serbia, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and various seasonal charter carriers from across Europe.
Notable facts
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level alongside the Bay of Kotor.
- ›Surrounding mountains make approaches and departures technically challenging for pilots.
- ›Passenger traffic is highly seasonal, with the vast majority of flights operating between May and October.
- ›The nearby Porto Montenegro superyacht marina has boosted private aviation and high-end tourism at the airport.
- ›Airports of Montenegro, a state-owned company, operates both Tivat and Podgorica airports.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
